Montgomery is a village straddling the Fox River in Kane and Kendall counties, about 45 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 21,000, it was founded in 1835 by settlers from Montgomery County, New York. The village is served by five school districts — West Aurora SD 129, East Aurora SD 131, Oswego CUSD 308, Yorkville CUSD 115, and Kaneland CUSD 302.
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Montgomery Woman, 23, Charged After Failing To Register As Sex Offender: Sheriff Patch
Man Guilty Of Fatally Shooting Victim Outside Montgomery Party
Man Guilty Of Fatally Shooting Victim Outside Montgomery Party Patch
Montgomery Co. EMA director says to ‘stop burning’ amid dry conditions
Montgomery Co. EMA director says to ‘stop burning’ amid dry conditions WCIA.com
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