Montgomery Police Department

10/23/2026

What a spooktacular day! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Halloween Safety Event. We hope you had a great time!

As we begin planning future events, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete our short survey and let us know what worked well and where we can improve.

Take the survey: https://ow.ly/K3G55100B48

Your feedback makes a difference, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. Thank you for helping us create great community experiences!

10/21/2026

Halloween is just around the corner. We want to make sure the community knows the Trick-or-Treat Hours and a few important safety tips as the fun holiday approaches.

For more information and safety tips for homeowners, parents, and kids, visit https://www.montgomeryil.org/713/Halloween-Safety-Hours.

10/18/2026

The Halloween Safety Event is underway until 2P today! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Come on out and see us at the Montgomery Police Department!

10/16/2026

These two friendly adventurers were picked up on Artesian Way a short while ago. They do not have chips so will be taking a joy tide to Kendall County Animal Control shortly for safe keeping.

Help us return these two rascals to their rightful owners. Post shares are always welcomed!

10/06/2026

Join us for Halloween fun and help raise awareness about domestic violence!


Find out more at https://conta.cc/3TDpQPm.

Email from Village of Montgomery Annual Halloween Safety Event Set for October 18; Community Invited to Support Mutual Ground MONTGOMERY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Chris Burne | Chief of Police  

10/01/2026

LOST DOG OR LOST OWNER?
Do you recognize this sweet face? They are currently on the way to Kendall County Animal Control for safe keeping. Found on Avalon and Lakewood a short while ago.

Please help us reunite dog and owner.

09/26/2026

Monty attended 3 community events today and loved them all!

✅ Anderson Farms Community Bazaar
✅ Downtown Montgomery Cruise Night
✅ Dickson Murst Beers, Bands, and Barn event

It’s true. He made friends everywhere he went and his work mom was chopped liver.

09/22/2026

Update- The roadway is reopen. Thank you to the public for their assistance and to the first responders who worked to ensure safety while we cleared the intersection.

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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

The Montgomery Police Department is currently on scene of a traffic accident at Route 30 and Briarcliff.

Traffic in the area is being redirected as the roadway is closed westbound Rt. 30 at Douglas and southbound at Fox Mead.

We are asking the public to seek alternate routes until the roadway is clear.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

09/12/2026

The Montgomery Police Department is lucky to have four sworn Police Officer women serving and protecting the Montgomery community.

Thank you Commander Liz Palko, Officer Lauren Schweisthal, Officer Kelli Smith , and Officer Gina Galanis for your service and inspiring the next generation!