Village of Montgomery
Recent News About Village of Montgomery
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Annual cemetery walk in Montgomery highlights local history with live portrayals
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission will host its annual Cemetery Walk on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Riverside Cemetery.
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Montgomery ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July
Montgomery residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.
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Montgomery swears in new police officer Jovani Chaidez
Officer Jovani Chaidez has been sworn in as the newest member of the Montgomery Police Department.
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Montgomery hosts free bilingual concert for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Village of Montgomery will mark Hispanic Heritage Month with a free community concert and family activities at Montgomery Park on Thursday, September 18.
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Village announces schedule for annual water main flushing
The Village of Montgomery Public Works Department is set to begin flushing water mains in both the Village and the unincorporated Boulder Hill subdivision.
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Village of Montgomery hosts free community paper shredding event September 27
Earthmover Credit Union, the Village of Montgomery, and State Representative Matt Hanson are working together to provide a free paper shredding event for the community.
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Montgomery schedules emergency brush collection after severe weather damages trees
The Montgomery Public Works Department will conduct an emergency bulk brush collection starting Monday, August 25, at 7:00 a.m., following last weekend’s severe weather that resulted in several downed trees across the Village.
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Montgomery ranks 95th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during June
Montgomery residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.
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Jim Pilmer named Grand Marshal for 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade
Longtime public servant Jim Pilmer has been selected as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade, which will take place on Sunday, August 17.
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Montgomery schedules emergency brush collection after severe weather
Montgomery, IL – The Montgomery Public Works Department has announced an emergency bulk brush collection for residents following severe weather that resulted in several downed trees across the Village.
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Free concert event featuring Disco Circus scheduled in Montgomery
The Village of Montgomery is set to host the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park on Thursday, July 17.
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Montgomery police promote Chris Johnson to sergeant
The Montgomery Police Department has announced the promotion of Officer Chris Johnson to the rank of Sergeant, effective June 30, 2025.
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Sergeant Jeff Ricedorf receives FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award for leadership excellence
The Village of Montgomery has recognized Sergeant Jeff Ricedorf from the Montgomery Police Department for completing the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy training program.
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Montgomery ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024
Montgomery residents paid approximately $11.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.
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Montgomery honors outstanding volunteers at annual recognition event
At the Village Board Meeting on June 23, the Village of Montgomery recognized seven individuals and one nonprofit group for their volunteer contributions.
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Montgomery Fest prepares for its milestone celebration this summer
Montgomery is preparing for the 40th Montgomery Fest, set to take place along the Fox River from August 15 to 17.
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Montgomery hosts historic downtown walking tour on June 7
The Village of Montgomery is set to offer a historic walking tour of its downtown area on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
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Montgomery reveals winners of Arbor Day poster contest
The Village of Montgomery Beautification Committee announced the winners of its 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest during a Village Board Meeting on May 12, 2025.
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Montgomery opens nominations for Volunteer of the Year Awards
The Village of Montgomery is once again holding its Volunteer of the Year Awards Program in 2025.
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Montgomery hosts free paper shredding event on May 10
The Village of Montgomery, in collaboration with Earthmover Credit Union, is organizing a free paper shredding event for the community on Saturday, May 10.