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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Montgomery man was denied pre-trial release in Chicago court
Coming up on the Montgomery Patch calendar: Christmas Eve @Altitude!

Good morning Montgomery! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Montgomery man was denied pre-trial release in Chicago court
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve @Altitude! and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Montgomeryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Montgomeryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, afternoon mist, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and fog, temps: high: 43, low: 39.
- Friday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pre-trial release denied for Montgomery man accused of sexual assault (wgntv.com) — A Montgomery resident has been ordered held in custody after a judge in Chicago denied pre-trial release in a felony criminal sexual assault case tied to a 2022 incident. Prosecutors say the man was arrested on a 2023 warrant and chose a Safety Act hearing instead of posting bail, with the court citing community safety concerns ahead of his next court date.
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📸 Around Montgomery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas Eve @Altitude!
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego, 1600 Douglas Rd, Oswego
10:00 am - The Nativity of Our Lord
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran, 550 4th Ave, Aurora
10:00 am - Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Happy Noon Year
Oswegoland Park District Boulder Point , 0 Boulder Hill Pass , Montgomery
10:00 am - NOON Year's Eve @Altitude!
Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego , 1600 Douglas Rd , Oswego
11:00 am - Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 - - - Building T - Room 2002
9:00 am - M- Winter Wed AM Montgomery
3022 Gaylord Ln , Montgomery
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Wednesday January 7
📣 Montgomery Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th, 2025 for the Christmas holidays.
City of Plano Meetings City Hall - 17 E. Main Street Plano IL 60545
8:00 am - Groot will not be working on Thursday, December 25th, 2025 for Christmas Day. Garbage and recycle pick up will be one day later this week.
City of Plano Meetings - Plano IL 60545
6:00 am - Noon Year's Eve Party
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
11:30 am - El Mago Magic Show
Sugar Grove Public Library Book Sale , 125 Municipal Dr , Sugar Grove
10:30 am - Tech Tuesdays
Sugar Grove Public Library Book Sale , 125 Municipal Dr , Sugar Grove
1:00 pm - From Dirt to Dishes A Weekly Clay Hand Building Workshop
Arts On Fire , 217 E South St , Plano
3:00 pm - New Year's Bingo and Snacks
Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
4:00 pm - City offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 and Thursday, January 1st, 2026 for the New Year's holidays.
City Hall , 17 E. Main Street , Plano
8:00 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This year I asked Santa for something different.
I know in our senior community there are seniors 60 and older who are lonely and some isolated and no longer drive who could benefit from being in… (Nextdoor Riverside) - Need something one of a kind for the unique person in your life?
Head to Undisputed Vintage, Offbeat Thrift & Vintage, or the Hope Chest for The Novelty Seeker's perfect gift. You never know what you'll find! (Nextdoor )
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Montgomery. Apply here.
- Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, PT 3rd Shift in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.
🗞 Nearby News
Aurora
- Aurora Pantries Receiving Funds Through State's 'Missing Money' Program (patch.com)
- Missing Woman, 40, Was Last Seen By Family In August: Aurora Police (patch.com)
- 32 Charges Issued For Aurora Man Accused Of Owning Child Sexual Abuse Material (patch.com)
North Aurora
- Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members enjoy the magical sounds of the season at ‘Tinsel and Tunes'; Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy (thevoice.us)
- Bethany Lutheran Church of Batavia choir sings for Riverain Point Apartments (thevoice.us)
- High school basketball: Aurora Christian vs Rosary (thevoice.us)
Yorkville
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