Taste of Norway Hostfest, an annual fall festival showcasing Norwegian food, music, and crafts, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue in Montgomery. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway
The DuPage Water Commission (DWC) announced Monday, Oct. 21, they have signed contracts to provide Lake Michigan drinking water to the Kendall County communities of Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville (WaterLink project). The communities are currently served with water from the Ironton-Galesville aquifer, which will be insufficient to provide water for
The Northern Lights as seen from northwest Montgomery, Thursday, Oct. 12.
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “We have a lot of creative residents who really get into the Halloween spirit,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. “It is one of
It will be an evening of great music when the Village of Montgomery presents a free concert in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Guests are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets to sit back and relax as Beatles Tribute
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River Street. Guests will be led through the cemetery on a tour back in time to meet the fascinating ghosts of early Montgomery settlers and other cemetery residents.
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5 for Montgomery’s annual River Run. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this year’s event offers something for everyone. With the classic 5K and 10K races and an
The Montgomery Chief of Police, Phil Smith is proud to announce that commander Liz Palko has been named the Kendall County Officer of the Year for 2024. Palko was awarded the honor at the Kendall County Law Enforcement Awards Dinner earlier this summer. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding dedication,
This year, the Village of Montgomery will honor and salute retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl as the 2024 Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal. Sergeant Kuncl, a Montgomery resident, began his service and allegiance to the Village in 2000, continuing until 2012, when he was injured in the line of duty. “This year,
The Rotary Club of Montgomery brings together the kind of individuals who step forward to take on important issues for communities worldwide. Rotary members hail from a range of professional backgrounds; doctors, artists, small business owners, retirees, and stay-at-home parents all call themselves Rotarians. Rotary connects these unique perspectives, and
Montgomery Police Chief Smith presented two Life Saving Awards at the Village Board meeting to Officers Lindholm and Karner for their heroic efforts resulting in saving the life of a resident suffering from cardiac arrest.
The Montgomery tree lighting December 3 includes Santa and Mrs. Clause.
Montgomery Merry & Bright will light up the night starting Sunday, Dec. 3. Festivities will begin with the tree-lighting and visit with Santa at 5 p.m., in front of Village Hall, 200 N. River Street. The event will feature Santa, giveaways, musical performances, and the opening of the Festival of
In conjunction with the fire departments that service Montgomery residents, the Village of Montgomery Police Department will visit seven locations throughout the community Tuesday, Aug. 1, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Residents are welcome to join the officers to view police cars and fire trucks, participate in activities, and
The Montgomery Street Eats Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street and along River Street adjacent to the Fox River in the downtown area of Montgomery. The day-long event will feature as many as 13 food trucks
Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the Montgomery Police Department officially signed the adoption papers for a German Shepard rescued by the Kendall County Animal Control in March. The new dog, aptly named; Montgomery Leo (aka Monty for short), will join the team as the Department’s first comfort dog. Approximately
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that executive director, Charlene Coulombe, stepped away from her role March 31 after almost 14 years of service. “We are grateful for Charlene’s hard work and dedication. She will be missed tremendously,” said MEDC Board president, Suzette Murray. During her tenure, Ms Coulombe
Village of Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, right, in a posed photo with director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher A. Wray, left.
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its February membership meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 North River Street, Montgomery. Meeting and dinner will be held in the Second Floor Banquet Room. Dinner on your own off the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meeting
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit children in downtown Montgomery, Sunday, Dec. 4.
