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Business Boost: Montgomery music store reopens after remodel, offers space for music lessons

When Quinlan & Fabish Music Company outgrew its Montgomery retail location, it didn't have far to look for a new space.

The full-service instrument showroom and repair shop moved right next door to 299 Montgomery Road... Read on...

Business Bonding: Schaefer Greenhouses a Montgomery Business that Blooms Year-Round

Although it was barely 50 degrees on March 27, plant specialists were wearing t-shirts while tending to the lush plant life in the balmy 69 degree controlled climate of Schaefer Greenhouses in Montgomery.

Schaefer’s... Read on...

Business Bonding: Montgomery Animal Hospital Grows to Meet Patient Needs

Even though her patients aren’t technically related to their caregivers, Dr. Linda Flieg’s favorite part of being a veterinarian is the relationships she has with her clients’ families.

“I love meeting the families and... Read on...

Business Bonding: Montgomery Rosati’s expands with seating, bar area

Rosati’s of Montgomery celebrated the opening of its dine-in expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Rosati’s, located at 2083 Orchard Road, expanded into the formerly vacant unit to the north with a... Read on...

Business Bonding: JC Penney fashion consultant helps bring trends home

Fashion can be intimidating to the average consumer. Creating outfits, matching separates and successfully accessorizing are skills many shoppers only wish they had.

Patrons of the Montgomery JC Penney, however, have a... Read on...

Long-time Montgomery business showcases new facility

In northern Illinois, the name “Coffman” is associated with quality, great service and affordability. That's because Coffman is a certified dealer of new and used GMC passenger trucks as well as Volvo trucks, Isuzu trucks... Read on...

$2,500 Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit

Businesses employing 50 or fewer full-time employees may be eligible to receive a tax credit of $2,500 for a newly created full-time position.

Business Bonding: Poor Boy’s Pub offers the total package

When developing the recipe for a successful restaurant business, Irene Vlahos know the two most important ingredients: a great menu and a great atmosphere.

How does she know so well? She owns Poor Boy’s Pub, one of the... Read on...

Business Breakthrough: New salon offers more than just haircuts

When you walk into 2077 Orchard Road, there are flat-screen TVs airing sports highlights and seats like those you would find in an NBA arena.

A six-foot likeness of Paul Konerko decorates one wall and stadium-style lights... Read on...

Business Breakthrough: Fiery Start for Smoke Plus

Smoke Plus opened its doors in Montgomery in April this year, offering a wide variety of specialty and name brand tobacco products. The store offers traditional and electronic cigarettes and cartridges, cigars, loose tobacco... Read on...

Business Bonding: Kart Werks endures to serve community

Bob Gutierrez has witnessed the negative effects of the recession: businesses losing customers, profits at a standstill and money losses that leave some entrepreneurs unable to recover.

Gutierrez claims he has a formula... Read on...

Business Bonding: Lyon Workspace Products has deep roots in Montgomery

Some businesses fail in the first six months. Some succeed and serve their communities for years. Then there is Lyon Workspace Products, which has called Montgomery its home for more than a century.

Lyon Workspace... Read on...

Montgomery Reduces Fees for New Residential Construction

To help spur development, the Board approved a resolution on April 23rd temporarily abating certain fees for new home construction up to $2,000. Effective May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014, Village impact fees, traffic... Read on...

Sky Lantern BAN

Sky Lanterns, or as they are sometimes called, Floating Lanterns, Wishing Lanterns, and Celebrations Lanterns, are airborne paper lanterns. The lanterns contain a small candle or fuel cell that when lit, heats the air in the... Read on...

Montgomery Administrative Sergeant Honored as Rising Shield of Law Enforcement

Springfield, IL, April 03, 2013 – Administrative Sergeant Elizabeth Palko of the Montgomery Police Department was named one of the 2013 Rising Shields of Law Enforcement by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police... Read on...

Butterball, LLC Expands in Montgomery

The Village of Montgomery and the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are pleased to announce an operational expansion at the Montgomery, Ill., Butterball, LLC facility. The expansion will increase employment... Read on...

East Side Community Workshop Rescheduled for June 27th

The Village's Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop scheduled for June 12th has been rescheduled for June 27th.

Montgomery River Run expanded to include 10k

Runners looking for a challenge this autumn are invited to try the Village of Montgomery’s new 10k River Run, an addition to the 5k race held the first Saturday in October.

The 10k is being added to celebrate the 10th... Learn more!

Boulder Hill Water Main Improvements UPDATE

Residents who reside within the Contract A project limits may be receiving flyers and/or waivers regarding right-of-way landscaping guidelines as well as tree information. EEI will be going door to door distributing the... Read on...

Rep. Hatcher Brings “Traveling Office Hours” to Montgomery

State Representative Kay Hatcher is taking her office on the road to meet with local residents in communities throughout the 50th District. On June 18th the Village of Montgomery will host Representative Hatcher’s traveling... Read on...

Montgomery Seeks Community Input for Comprehensive Plan

Montgomery residents and stakeholders are invited to participate in the first Comprehensive Plan Community Workshops being held by the Village in June.

The Village of Montgomery is beginning the process of creating a... Read on...

Jeff Zoephel Appointed as New Montgomery Village Administrator

Jeff Zoephel—who has been serving as the Village of Montgomery’s Acting Administrator since April 9, 2012—was officially named Village Administrator on June 6th. Prior to his appointment as Acting Administrator, Zoephel... Read on...

Concert in the Park and Free Ice Cream Social June 13th

Everyone is invited to head on over to Montgomery Park on June 13th at 6:30 p.m. for free ice cream sundaes and a special concert afterwards. Ice cream with toppings will be served from 6:30 until supplies run out.

An... Read on...

Go Montgomery 2035 Website Now Available

The Village's Comprehensive Plan Website is up and running! Montgomery’s Comprehensive Plan update provides a great opportunity for residents to communicate what they believe to be the strengths and weaknesses of the... Read on...

Montgomery Fest Battle of the Bands

Ready to compete in an epic battle? You'll want to sign up for the Battle of the Bands at the 2013 Montgomery Fest for a chance to rock out and showcase your musical talent. After all, playing in front of a live audience... Read on...

Jewelry Craft and Dime Jingle for Seniors

On Wednesday, June 19th, Claudeen Saxon, Director of Business Development with Tillers, will be hosting a free jewelry craft for seniors at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall, 200 N. River Street.
Immediately after the jewelry... Read on...

Successful Cops on Top Event at Dunkin Donuts

Officer Kaleta and Officer Puskaric each took turns on top of the roof as members of the department along with some family members and friends volunteered their time to raise money in support of the Special Olympics of... Read on...

Sgt. Palko Honored

Springfield, IL, May 31, 2013 – Administrative Sergeant Elizabeth Palko of the Montgomery Police Department was named one of the 2013 Rising Shields of Law Enforcement by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP)... Read on...

How to Prevent Vehicle Burglaries

Vehicle burglary is a common crime that happens in big cities, small towns and rural areas. A vehicle burglary is when a person illegally enters a vehicle he does not own with the intent
to commit another crime, usually... Read on...

Village of Montgomery Promotes Two in FY2014 Budget

Mike Klupar and Jerad Chipman have received promotions at the Village of Montgomery. Members of the Community Development Department, Klupar and Chipman are being recognized for their leadership and expanded role in the... Read on...

New Village President, Clerk and Board Members to be Sworn In on May 13th

On April 9th, voters in Montgomery elected a new Village President and three Trustees. The new President-Elect is Matthew T. Brolley, who has been on the Board of Trustees since 2011. The three newly elected members of the... Read on...

Lonesome Stranglers Concert

A free musical presentation will be offered at the Montgomery Village Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The Lonesome Stranglers will play their guitars and share old country and western favorites.

This... Read on...

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation Celebrates 10 Years

The Village of Montgomery is pleased to recognize the 10 year anniversary of independent economic development from the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
The MEDC was started in 2003 with Village funding to... Read on...

April 2013 is National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois!

Governor Pat Quinn signed a proclamation recognizing Code Enforcement Officers and their vital role in providing for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens throughout the State of Illinois through the enforcement of... Read on...

Michael Hammond to Serve as Chair of the Montgomery Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals

At the April 18th meeting of the Montgomery Plan Commission, Commissioner Mike Hammond was elected to serve as Chair of both the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). He replaces former Chair Steve Jungermann,... Read on...

Bluebird House Project Returns

The Village’s Beautification Committee is once again seeking volunteers to assist with the committee’s bluebird house endeavor! Whereas last year bluebird house kits were purchased and residents helped build the... Read on...

Village offers deal on money-saving recycled rain barrels

Getting your garden or yard ready for spring? The Village of Montgomery has once again secured an all-time low rate for rain barrels through The Conservation Foundation. Barrels are available for $58.50 each in a variety of... Find out more!

Business Bonding: Schaefer Greenhouses a Montgomery Business that Blooms Year-Round

Although it was barely 50 degrees on March 27, plant specialists were wearing t-shirts while tending to the lush plant life in the balmy 69 degree controlled climate of Schaefer Greenhouses in Montgomery.

Schaefer’s... Read on...

Sam’s Club site neighbors eager to welcome new Ogden Hill store

As preparations for a Montgomery Sam’s Club get under way, managers at neighboring businesses are expressing their excitement about the warehouse retailer’s plans for moving into the Village.

One organization whose... Read on...

Community Development to Increase Public Outreach Efforts

The Village of Montgomery Community Development Department seeks to engage residents this year with a public input component of the Village’s comprehensive planning process and increased code enforcement education.... Read on...

Business Bonding: Montgomery Animal Hospital Grows to Meet Patient Needs

Even though her patients aren’t technically related to their caregivers, Dr. Linda Flieg’s favorite part of being a veterinarian is the relationships she has with her clients’ families.

“I love meeting the families and... Read on...

Steve Jungermann Elected Chair

At the January 17th meeting of the Montgomery Plan Commission, Commissioner Steve Jungermann was elected to serve as Chair of both the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). He replaces former Chair Mildred... More...

Montgomery Code Enforcement Officer Accepts First Vice President Role

Laura Rouse-DeVore had only been a code enforcement officer in Illinois for a few months before she was nominated for a noteworthy role.

Rouse-DeVore has been elected to serve as the first vice president of the Illinois... Read on...

Montgomery Donates River Run Proceeds to Hesed House

The Village of Montgomery awarded $3,000 to Hesed House of Aurora at its board meeting Monday night.

The donation came from funds raised by the Village’s annual 5k, held in October of last year. The Village chose Hesed... Read on...

Business Bonding: Montgomery Rosati’s expands with seating, bar area

Rosati’s of Montgomery celebrated the opening of its dine-in expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Rosati’s, located at 2083 Orchard Road, expanded into the formerly vacant unit to the north with a... Read on...

Business Bonding: JC Penney fashion consultant helps bring trends home

Fashion can be intimidating to the average consumer. Creating outfits, matching separates and successfully accessorizing are skills many shoppers only wish they had.

Patrons of the Montgomery JC Penney, however, have a... Read on...

Montgomery Public Works prepared for winter conditions

As winter approaches, so does the possibility of Montgomery receiving a measurable snowfall with the potential to coat roads and snarl traffic. Although snow and ice can be treacherous and inconvenient, the Montgomery Public... Read on...

Montgomery Obtains Distinguished Budget Status

The Village of Montgomery has received its first Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the Village.... Read on...

Montgomery Honored for Conservation Efforts

The Village of Montgomery was given an award Thursday by The Conservation Foundation in recognition of its on-the-ground conservation efforts over the past 40 years. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, The Conservation... Read on...

Business Boost: Long-time Montgomery business showcases new facility

In northern Illinois, the name “Coffman” is associated with quality, great service and affordability. That's because Coffman is a certified dealer of new and used GMC passenger trucks as well as Volvo trucks, Isuzu trucks... Read on...

Business Bonding: Poor Boy’s Pub offers the total package

When developing the recipe for a successful restaurant business, Irene Vlahos know the two most important ingredients: a great menu and a great atmosphere.

How does she know so well? She owns Poor Boy’s Pub, one of the... Read on...

Business Breakthrough: New salon offers more than just haircuts

When you walk into 2077 Orchard Road, there are flat-screen TVs airing sports highlights and seats like those you would find in an NBA arena.

A six-foot likeness of Paul Konerko decorates one wall and stadium-style lights... Read on...

Business Bonding: Kart Werks endures to serve community

Bob Gutierrez has witnessed the negative effects of the recession: businesses losing customers, profits at a standstill and money losses that leave some entrepreneurs unable to recover.

Gutierrez claims he has a formula... Read on...

Business Breakthrough: Fiery Start for Smoke Plus

Smoke Plus opened its doors in Montgomery in April this year, offering a wide variety of specialty and name brand tobacco products. The store offers traditional and electronic cigarettes and cartridges, cigars, loose tobacco... Read on...

Business Bonding: Lyon Workspace Products has deep roots in Montgomery

Some businesses fail in the first six months. Some succeed and serve their communities for years. Then there is Lyon Workspace Products, which has called Montgomery its home for more than a century.

Lyon Workspace... Read on...