The 45th annual Scandinavian Day Festival will be celebrated Sunday, Sept. 7 in South Elgin.

After winning $200,000 on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket from a Jewel-Osco in Oswego, Clarence Neuenkirchen, a grandfather from Montgomery, couldn’t wait to tell his wife.

Yorkville city officials confirmed they are considering amending their recently approved ordinance to fine and possibly imprison the city’s homeless if they repeatedly refuse social services.

A manhunt is underway in Montgomery after a pregnant woman was stabbed Saturday, police said. Authorities said the man wanted in connection to the stabbing could be armed and dangerous.

Churchill Ogbegun, a third-grader from Boulder Hill Elementary School, was selected for a 10-year math scholarship valued at more than $100,000 in academic support.

The Village of Montgomery has been awarded for their fiscal year 2026 budget, recognizing the village’s commitment to transparency, communication with its residents and financial planning.

It looks like Yorkville is willing to bite the $700,000 bullet with their new 1.5 million-gallon standpipe water tower on the south side of town. The city fears possibly delaying the more than $100 million Lake Michigan water sourcing project if a new site was chosen.

Yorkville residents recently received 20% increases on their water bills for the $100 million Lake Michigan Water sourcing project. The project is coming in way over estimates.

Crowds came out to enjoy the food, music, carnival and more over the three days of Montgomery Fest, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, 2025.

The property is located in unincorporated Kendall County and is zoned for agriculture use. At their Aug. 7 meeting, Oswego planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended recommended approval of the plans upon rezoning and annexation of the land by the village.

Jim Pilmer will serve as grand marshal of the Montgomery Fest Parade on Sunday, Aug. 17. He is a longtime public servant and former executive director of the Fox Valley Park District.

Montgomery Fest,the annual three-day event, will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17.

Enjoy live entertainment, carnival, fireworks and more!

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like and learn about Kendall County’s rural heritage at a Day at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 17.

Montgomery was transformed into Valhalla as the Sons of Norway brought back to life ancient Viking games. Replica codfish were tossed, plastic axes were heaved, yarn fjord horse heads were weaved and plastic ninja throwing stars were darted.

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to stop Republicans from a quorum for gerrymandering spoke via Zoom Wednesday night at a special meeting of the Kane County Democratic Women.

Update: A 10-year-old Montgomery boy died after being struck by a vehicle while walking across U.S. Route 30 in Montgomery on July 31, officials confirmed Monday.

As part of the “2025 National Night Out” festivities, the Village of Montgomery Police Department is visiting nine location throughout the community between 6 and 8 p.m. on August 5.

A juvenile suffered critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking across U.S. Route 30 in Montgomery on Thursday night.

A man previously convicted of home invasion, armed violence and aggravated battery with a weapon in DuPage County will remain in DeKalb County Jail after being charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and cannabis.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

The Kendall County Health Department recommends the following cooling centers for those who will be active outdoors during this period of intense heat.

The blood drive will be held Friday at Oswego Library’s Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive. Donors will receive a free pint of Oberweis ice cream.

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

Life Line Screening will be holding an event to screen for various heath conditions in at the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery in July 24.

Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Tom Betsinger faces multiple felony charges including attempted reckless homicide after allegedly attempting to run over a person.

This July, as summer travelers hit the roadways in larger numbers, law enforcement authorities are cracking down on speeders with increased patrols across Kendall County.

The Limelight Theatre Company is owned and operated by the Oswegoland Park District. It's upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” is a celebration of its 25th year.

A firework ignited a house in Montgomery on the Fourth of July, with flames crawling up the home’s side.

Montgomery Police Officer Chris Johnson was promoted to the rank of sergeant, effective June 30.

Gathering with family and friends at the Montgomery Village Hall, the Volunteer of the Year Recognition was about sharing a special moment to give back to the seven individuals and one nonprofit who have provided so much to the community.

Montgomery police Sgt. Jeff Ricedorf was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award and is the first member of the Montgomery Police Department to achieve this distinguished honor,

Illinois school districts are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration abruptly froze more than $6 billion in federal education grants nationwide, including an estimated $240 million intended for Illinois K-12 schools.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

After a brief court appearance Thursday, a Kane County judge denied a prosecutor's request to keep a elderly suspect in jail instead of on pretrial release on electronic home monitoring.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Kane County prosecutors are asking a judge to reverse himself and jail an elderly man accused of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of minors.

When the Montgomery village board invested $110 million in a new 204-acre industrial complex, they promised big things would come the town’s way. The first big fish the town landed for the new complex, Ravago, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest is designed to help young students develop an appreciation for nature, while contextualizing society’s harmony with the environment. This year’s theme was “Trees Plant a Cooler Future.”

Here is the list of La Salle County couples who applied for marriage licenses from May 1 through May 16, 2025

Take a trip through time in a historic walking tour in downtown Montgomery. The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a free walking tour at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7.

A person and a pet died in a house fire Sunday in Montgomery.

“The safety of our students and school staff is our highest priority,” Montgomery Police chief Phil Smith said in the release. “We commend the school staff and administrators for their immediate response and cooperation.”

The recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards will be honored and receive recognition by the Village of Montgomery Board, at the Monday, June 23 meeting at Village Hall.

A Kane County judge changed his mind and returned an elderly man accused of aggravated criminal sexual assault to electronic home monitoring, above the prosecutor's objections.

An Oswego man who died following a car crash in Montgomery on Wednesday has been identified.

A regional youth workforce development foundation has been awarded $1.1. million by the state to help provide career training and mentorship to students, including in Kendall County.

The village of Montgomery is celebrating Arbor Day with its annual tree dedication and sapling giveaway on Saturday, April 26. This year’s events will be honoring two special tree species, the pawpaw tree, known for its custard-like fruits, and persimmon trees.

Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Village of Montgomery issued an official proclamation and held an awareness presentation highlighting the ongoing efforts to protect and advocate for the region’s vulnerable children.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from March 17 through March 31, 2025.