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Coffee in hand, Montgomery? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How record tourism dollars are boosting Montgomery and its Fox Valley neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Roundhouse Record Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tourism officials say local visitor spending hit record high in 2025 (tricitiescentral.com) — Montgomery is highlighted as part of a booming Aurora-area tourism region that saw visitor spending hit a record $288.85 million in 2025, outpacing statewide growth. Local tourism officials say the gains support thousands of jobs, boost tax revenue, and help fund amenities that improve quality of life across Fox River Valley communities, including Montgomery.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Aurora

  • City Of Lights Film Festival Returns For 4th Year: See The Lineup (patch.com)
  • Diabetes Club's first 'Craft & Vendor Fair', a success; gala dinner 'Light the Way for a Cure', set for November 6 (thevoice.us)

Sugar Grove

  • Adams Electric Cooperative reports progress on solar, elects board of directors (muddyrivernews.com)

North Aurora

  • Doomed To Failure, Route 59's Proposed Gas Station, Car Wash Yanked Off Joliet City Council Agenda (patch.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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