Montgomery News

The winners of the 114th Plowing Contest 2008 have been announced. Boys and Girls -- 15 years and under class First: Erich Turk, Elburn Boys and Girls --19 years and under class First: Trent Pierson, Kaneville ...

Area senior citizens searching for affordable health care options turned out for the Visiting Nurse Association's Senior Wellness Fair in Aurora Tuesday.

Nearly 20 parents attended a hearing on Kaneland District 302 proposed boundary changes for the 2009-2010 school year Tuesday at John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn.

The Defense Training Institute will celebrate its grand re-opening on Saturday at the Eddie Perez Fight Gym at 180 First St.

Tighter reins on mortgage lenders have made it increasingly difficult for low-income families caught in the cycle of renting to fulfill the American dream of owning their first home.

Two men were charged with assault after they entered a restaurant Sunday afternoon, hit a customer and assaulted employees with a hammer, Sandwich police said.

Walgreens recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Montgomery to open at the Blackberry Creek Shopping Center as they were welcomed by the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation and the Montgomery ...

Jessie Young, 40, of the 1200 block of Second Avenue, Aurora, was charged with felony robbery after an incident just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, the Kane County state's attorney's office said.

Sandwich Chamber welcomes members The Sandwich Chamber of Commerce recently recognized three businesses that were welcomed by their Ambassador Club.

Area public works and public safety officials were continuing to monitor water levels in the Fox River and area creeks in the wake of heavy rains that fell on the Oswego-Montgomery area Friday evening through ...

Way Better than Monday Night Football: Berkowitz one on one w/ Speaker Mike, Governor Edgar, Karl Rove, Steve Scully and so much more.

A fire in an old Maple Park mansion Thursday morning caused at least $250,000 in damage, but no injuries, fire officials said.

Normally, ``Borrowed hooks & other looks,'' other views on Chicago-area outdoors, runs on Fridays.

Charity L. Bird, 33, of the 300 block of Louis Street, Plano, was treated and released from Rush-Copley Medical Center after she was struck by a car when she didn't follow the designated crosswalk, Kendall ...

It has been routine at every Oswego School District Board meeting for many months to hear a progress report from Mike Barr on school construction projects.

The village is getting ready to introduce the new Village Hall to residents. The Village Board this week approved the opening schedule for the new Village Hall at 200 N. River St.

Jack Hayes, executive vice president of operations for Frederick Quinn Corporation, gave Oswego Public Library District Board members an update at their meeting last week of the work done on the Montgomery ...

Some Montgomery Village Board members are concerned the village's sign ordinance might be overly restrictive and hurting efforts to lure new businesses to the village.

The McCarty and Owen Elementary School PTAs will hold their Fall/Winter Children's Clothing, Toy, and Equipment Resale on Sept.

Seven people were charged with felonies Wednesday after they were part of a group that kicked down a door and threw a brick through a window at a backyard barbecue in Aurora at 11:24 p.m. Monday, the Kane ...