A 5K run/walk in Montgomery is scheduled for June 9, with proceeds going to help the family of Abbie Valdes, an 11-month-old with multiple heart defects and DiGeorge Syndrome, an immune deficiency.
The Fox Valley Park District has approved a contract to build Blackberry Crossing West Park south of Route 30. It will be open this fall.
Your deadline is Friday at 4:30 to be included in the advertising for the spring community garage sale, organized by the village of Montgomery.
Linda McReynolds is about to release her first book, an illustrated children's poem about the first moon landing called Eight Days Gone.
The history of mail delivery in Montgomery began with a race for the first post office, which grew into a community hub.
Think you know where this picture was taken? There's free stuff in it for you if you're right.
Weekly musings from Jeff Long, public relations manager for the Fox Valley Park District.
Weekly musings from Jeff Long, public relations manager with the Fox Valley Park District.
You have until Wednesday to buy tickets for the Lincoln Highway historic bus tour on May 19.
Sunday's Spring at the Farm, which kicked off Dickson-Murst Farm's 2012 season, was interrupted by thundershowers, but attendees braved the weather and enjoyed the day.
In celebration of Star Wars' 35th year, your local Patch editors got together to share their memories of the saga. Add your own Star Wars memories in the comments.
Babe is an adorable 1-year-old domestic shorthair looking for a home.
The 5th annual Spring at the Farm begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, the first of four events planned this year to help raise money to preserve the Dickson-Murst farmstead in Montgomery.
Brian Beck has a second batch of memorial bracelets ready to sell for $5 each at his Montgomery store. All the money collected will go to the family of 12-year-old Eric Lederman, who died in an accident last month.
Meet William S. Hart, who grew up in Montgomery and went on to appear in more than 75 Hollywood films.
History Without Boundaries has organized this tour of historic sites along the Lincoln Highway in Oswego, Plainfield and Aurora. Hurry, tickets are going fast.
Roger Hotham, past president of the Kane County Audobon Society, spoke at Village Hall last week about bluebirds and how to attract them.
The Fox Valley Park District is offering a $10 discount on their season passes for their two water parks, but only through the end of the day today.
Local musician Andrea Dawn drew the winning name in our contest for a free copy of her new album, Theories of How We Can Be Friends.
Hundreds of people filed into Dieterle Memorial Home in Montgomery to pay their respects to 12-year-old Eric Lederman, who died after a baseball accident last week. Culver's in Oswego will hold a fundraiser for the family on April 26.
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The museum will open for the season on May 8, and will feature new exhibits, including one centering on the 1930 Montgomery census.
We have three copies of The Delivery Girl, Montgomery author Samantha Biskup's book, to give away. Did you win one? Check the video to find out.
The Aurora singer/songwriter is giving away a free copy of her new album, Theories of How We Can Be Friends. Leave your name in the comments to enter!
Each week, we'll spotlight a dog or cat looking for adoption at one of the area's many rescue operations or shelters.
The engraved pavers will allow you to leave a permanent mark on Montgomery, and all proceeds will go to the Historic Preservation Commission to restore Settler's Cottage.
April Adamo and Pat Schippers will now compete against two other couples in the final round, with the chance to win a wedding they could never afford on their own.
Local author Samantha Biskup begins blogging for Patch today. Enter our contest to win a copy of her book, The Delivery Girl.
April Adamo and Pat Schippers of Montgomery are in the running for a wedding sweepstakes. Today is your last chance to help them win it.