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Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley.

Montgomery declares state of emergency due to coronavirus

March 18, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley declared a state of emergency in the community during an emergency Village Board meeting held over the phone Wednesday afternoon....

Montgomery looks at ways to add more senior housing

February 27, 2020 at 4:50 p.m.

Montgomery may offer incentives to get more senior housing built in the village. Montgomery Community Development Director Rich Young said the need for senior housing is soaring nationwide, and incentives...

Montgomery officials look at permit policy for solicitors

January 31, 2020 at 8:23 p.m.

Montgomery officials have discussed changes to the village's system for dealing with solicitors, but for now it looks like things will remain unchanged. At the moment, solicitors can obtain a...

Aiden Jaquez, 11, of Montgomery smiles as he enjoys gifts from Adidas given to him for running half marathons in all 50 states. Montgomery Mayor Pro Tem Denny Lee, right, presented Aiden with the gifts and a plaque for his accomplishment at a recent Montgomery Village Board meeting.

Montgomery youth honored for running half marathons in all 50 states

January 17, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.

Running along the trails and streets of Montgomery may have shaped a Fox Valley resident who hopes to make the Guinness Book of World Records. The twist is that he...

Brianna and Eliana Barak meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the tree lighting event in Montgomery Sunday.

Annual festival lights up Montgomery for the holidays

December 6, 2019 at 3:12 p.m.

Hundreds of children and adults got into the Christmas spirit as the village of Montgomery held its annual tree lighting event Sunday. A parade of fire department vehicles announced Santa's...

Participants enjoy some time in the beer tent at a previous Montgomery Festival. Village officials say that more money will be spent on the 2020 fest to lure some "better-known" musical acts.

Officials look to book ‘better-known bands’ for Montgomery Festival

November 15, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

The village of Montgomery is going to spend about $10,000 more on Montgomery Festival in 2020, partially to lure more popular bands to the fest. The estimated cost for next...

Santa draws a crowd during a previous Christmas festival in Montgomery. This year's event is set for Dec. 1 at Village Hall.

New elements added to Montgomery’s holiday celebration

November 11, 2019 at 11:10 a.m.

There will be some new elements to the village of Montgomery's Christmas celebration this year. The schedule for the 5 p.m. event on Dec. 1 will begin with music performances...

The Montgomery Village Board discusses the possible sale of recreational marijuana in the village during a meeting this week.

Final vote set on Montgomery marijuana sales

October 29, 2019 at 1:25 p.m.

A final Village Board vote on allowing marijuana sales in Montgomery is set for Nov. 12. Trustees discussed the issue this week. The sale of recreational marijuana will become legal...

Montgomery looks at marijuana sales

October 10, 2019 at 2:13 p.m.

Montgomery Plan Commission members have recommended rules for the sale of recreational marijuana in the village. The use and sale of recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois beginning Jan....

Cemetery Walk planned in Montgomery

September 27, 2019 at 2:58 p.m.

The 11th annual Cemetery Walk in Montgomery will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery. During the walk participants will be guided through the cemetery at night and visit...

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