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...

Spring Planting Day

The Beautification Committee will be meeting this Saturday morning, May 18, at 9:00 am to plant the flower boxes that hang from the Mill Street Bridge. All are welcome to join in the efforts that continue to Make Montgomery... Read on...

Community Garage Sale May 16-18

Printable maps showing the garage sales locations are now available online, along with an ad for each participating address. A printed copy of the garage sale maps and ads is available at the Village Hall.

Click It or Ticket Campaign

As the busy summer driving season kicks off and the Village of Montgomery motorists hit the roadways for the Memorial Day holiday, it’s important for everyone to buckle up every trip, every time, day and night – no... Read on...

Federal Flood Relief

Kane and Kendall Counties have been included in the federal disaster declaration signed by President Obama. Property owners can begin applying for federal aid by registering at disasterassistance.gov or calling 800/621-3362 7am-10pm seven days a week.

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...

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...

Montgomery Seeks to Fill Vacancies on Village Boards and Commissions

The Village of Montgomery is seeking people interested in serving on the Village Board, Plan Commission, Comprehensive Plan Committee and Historic Preservation Commission. Applicants must live within the corporate limits... 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!

Community Garage Sale

The Village of Montgomery is pleased to announce that its Spring Community Garage Sale will take place on May 16, 17 & 18th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year, nearly 100 households participate, and this year promises to be... 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...

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...