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.

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.

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

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

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.

Incumbents are returning to the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees.

Jordan will have to serve 85% of his 16-year prison sentence and will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, according to a news release from the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office.

A jury on April 4 found Rodolfo Cervantes-Madrigal guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He remains in custody at the Kane County jail.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold a dinner meeting beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the Riverview Diner, Montgomery. The public is invited.

It’s looking like incumbents will rule the day for Waubonsee Community College board of trustees.

Despite the opposition of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, a 85-year-old Montgomery man charged with allegedly sexually assaulting several minors has been allowed to return to his home on an electronic monitoring program.

Montgomery is hosting a public open house to discuss the details of the upcoming road resurfacing construction project on Monday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Drive.

Montgomery police are investigating a possible shooting in the area of the Route 30 bridge on Friday.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

The Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, which provides services dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation from locations like the Beecher Center in Yorkville, is joining a nation-wide campaign to energize fundraising and volunteers.

The Cannonball Trail and Dickson Road Realignment Project in Montgomery is set to improve traffic flow, safety and regional connectivity, with the first phase nearing completion.

The Village of Montgomery has welcomed Lindsay Laurie as its new GIS Specialist, bringing advanced mapping technology in-house to enhance decision-making and transparency through the launch of the "My Montgomery" GIS platform.