🌱 Patch AM: How a Montgomery car theft turned into a gunfire investigation.

Good day Montgomery! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Montgomery car theft turned into a gunfire investigation.

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Oktoberfest and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shots Fired After Resident Attempts To Interrupt Car Theft: Montgomery Police (patch.com) — A Montgomery resident who tried to stop thieves from stealing a Dodge Durango on Mayfield Drive early Tuesday was shot at, though no one was hurt. Police tracked the stolen SUV into Chicago, detained three people, and recovered a gun, while urging Montgomery residents to lock vehicles, use lighting and cameras, and call 911 instead of confronting suspects.
   

📸 Around Montgomery

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery

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Tuesday September 8
• Senior Lunch & Bingo →
  Montgomery, IL Calendar, 200 N. River St, Montgomery
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Beautification Committee Meeting →
  Montgomery, IL Calendar, 991 Knell Road, Montgomery
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Board of Fire & Police Meeting →
  Montgomery, IL Calendar, 10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Village Board Meeting →
  Montgomery, IL Calendar, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Committee of the Whole →
  Montgomery, IL Calendar, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2nd Annual Oktoberfest →
  Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr, Aurora
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• IAMF Presents Just Jeff & Friends →
  Zanies Comedy Club, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 7
• Library Closed
  Aurora Public Library Santori Library -
• No School - Labor Day (District Closed)
  Bednarcik Oswego, IL 60543
• Labor Day PreK - 12 No School
  Aurora West USD 129 Aurora, IL 60506
• No School: Labor Day
  Indian Prairie CUSD 204 Aurora, IL 60504
Wednesday September 9
• Genealogy Walk-In Assistance
  West Branch - West Branch Living Room
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors, I have a few home projects i'm needing.
  First I have 2.5 bathrooms that need updating and a kitchen...I'm Starting with the powder room and new flooring throughout the first floor. And no I… (Nextdoor Season's Ridge)
• We are looking to have a food truck at Senior Services Resource Fair coming Thursday October 22nd, from 10am-1pm.
  Food and desserts would be great! This event is for seniors in the community to come to our location to learn about programs we offer and to meet… (Nextdoor Riverside)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Montgomery. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oswego

• Record Gas Prices For Labor Day: What To Expect In Oswego (patch.com)

Aurora

• 2 Cars Crash At Lake Street, Illinois Avenue Intersection: Aurora Police (patch.com)
• Business After Hours: NICOR Gas Smart Neighborhood on September 24, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)

Ok Montgomery! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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