The results of April's arbitration hearing are in, and village trustees will get a look at the ruling in a special meeting tonight at 7 p.m.
The Kane County Division of Transportation suggests finding an alternate route during the heavy work, which should take two to three weeks to complete.
Trustees on Monday put the brakes on a discussion about an employee vehicle policy, seeking more time to consider options. But they did approve a ban on synthetic drugs, including highly dangerous fake marijuana.
The district is looking for a five-year deal with the seven communities it serves, changing the way those governments pay the district when new homes are built. The proposed deal, district leaders say, should not cost the governments any more money.
The Village Board may decide tonight whether to enact a new policy that would limit take-home vehicles to police, and eliminate vehicle allowances all together.
The Northwest Water Planning Alliance is making its first moves, and hopes to have a water conservation ordinance ready for communities in five counties to pass.
The measure, which would ban fake marijuana, along with other synthetic drugs, comes up for a vote next Monday. But trustees gave their unanimous support to the ban on Tuesday, to the delight of Auroran Karen Dobner, whose son died under the influence in
Auroran Karen Dobner has been on a crusade to ban so-called "fake weed" since her son Max lost his life while under the influence. Tonight, Montgomery trustees will discuss whether to join Aurora, Sugar Grove and Yorkville in passing a ban.
At the request of Village President Marilyn Michelini, village staff responded to Trustee Stan Bond's recent letter to the editor regarding a proposed tax increase. The response sparked debate at Wednesday's Committee of the Whole meeting.
A new state law allows municipalities like Montgomery to negotiate with power companies to find the best rate for their residents. Voters would have to pass a referendum to make it happen.
At Monday's Village Board meeting, trustees approved the purchase of a new SUV for the police department for $49,921, and lowered the temporary sign permit fee to $15.
Village President Marilyn Michelini has asked village staff to respond to Trustee Stan Bond's recent letter to the editor.
By a 4-2 vote, the Village Board voted down a proposal to continue providing village vehicles and allowances to current employees. Discussions on the issue will continue later this month.
Trustees will meet twice this week - the Village Board will convene on Monday, the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday. Here are five reasons to attend those meetings.
The Kendall County Board is seeking ways to grow jobs and attract businesses. On Tuesday, local business leaders gathered to talk priorities.
Owner Tim Ivers received his final village approval on Monday, and hopes his new restaurant will be open in October. Trustees also argued over whether he should be required to install a bike rack.
Speaking at Tuesday's legislative breakfast in Aurora, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk offered short-term action to turn the economy around.
Trustees voted Monday night to approve the new complex, which will include 11 new soccer fields, four new baseball fields, a dog park, and 630 new parking spaces.
Citing financial concerns, the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce will not hold an Oktoberfest this year. But the village's 5K River Run will happen, on Oct. 1.
At Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting, trustees gave the nod to a proposed five-year contract extension with Allied Waste Services, which would see increased prices, and each home given a covered recycling cart.
This evening's Committee of the Whole meeting will include a discussion about Republic Services' new five-year proposal for waste services, which would see a covered recycling cart delivered to every home, and rates for disposal rise each year.
Last week, trustees voiced their support for a drop in the temporary sign fee (to $15), and a vehicle policy that would see new employees' car perks discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Commissioners on Thursday unanimously recommended the concept plan, which will see 11 new soccer fields and four new baseball diamonds built to the south of the existing complex.
A majority of trustees on Wednesday agreed to ask residents for a half-percent increase in sales tax, to pay for road repairs and capital projects. The measure is expected to get a vote on Sept. 26.
Trustees agreed Monday to a six-month trial period for the new policy, which allows comments on the village Facebook page, and exploration of other social media tools like Twitter and YouTube.
Rising transaction costs will see the village adopt a $2 fee for credit card payments, both online and at the Village Hall, once the new website goes live on Dec. 9.
If you're interested in native plants, and want to help the village maintain the natural grasses growing around the basins in your subdivision, call Mike Pubentz at 630-896-9241.
Montgomery resident Leotta Carroll started the ball rolling, and the end result will be a ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
For the ninth year in a row, the Government Finance Officers Association has recognized Montgomery for excellence in financial reporting.
Tompkins, who began with the village in May of 2007, has accepted a job in Florida. Her last day in Montgomery is Sept. 16.
Trustee Matt Brolley criticizes the process that led up to Tuesday's vote to reduce the village manager powers.
By a vote of 4-2, the Montgomery Village Board took back much of the village manager's authority Tuesday night. While some praised the move, others called it a step backward.
After months of discussing the powers and duties of the manager, the Village Board has scheduled a special meeting for tonight, and a vote appears possible.
Board approves 15-year, $12 billion capital plan funded by the first general toll increase since 1983.
The Illinois Tollway plans a 15-year schedule of capital improvements, and a substantial toll increase to pay for it. On Tuesday, at Montgomery Village Hall, leaders got an earful from all sides of the issue.
Trustees on Monday voted to go after Tinley Park-based TCB Development for more than $40,000 in engineering and other fees the company has owed since 2008.
Democrat Juan Thomas will vie for the nomination in the newly-created 11th District, against former Congressman Bill Foster and Orland Fire Protection District President James Hickey.
Tonight, village trustees will get a look at the latest draft of the design for the village's new website. But you can check it out right now.
The Illinois Tollway has proposed a $12 billion, 15-year plan for reconstructing and preserving its highway system, and they're asking you to pay for it with a toll increase of at least 35 cents. Tollway leaders will be in Montgomery on Tuesday night.
The village currently spends an average of $692,000 a year on street repair, when it should be spending about $2.2 million. Now the search is on for new sources of funding to keep up with needed repairs.