A directory of county board members.

Montgomery County is governed by a board consisting of 21 persons, three elected from each of seven districts. Board members are elected to four-year terms....

Dale Ogden
(217) 229-4483
20113 Ogden Road
Raymond, IL 62560

Connie Beck
3413 N. 15th Ave.
Litchfield, IL 62056
Home: (217)324-3588
Cell: (217)820-3588

Toby Dean
(217) 229-3138
101 S. Lewis St.
Raymond, IL 62560

Gene Miles
218 S. Pine St.
Nokomis, IL 62075
Home: (217)563-8661

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A listing of county board committees.

Montgomery County Board members are designated to serve on various committees to do the initial work of business brought before the board. Committees review proposals...

Responsiblities include looking after all county facilities and planning on long range maintenance and replacement.

The Coordinating Committee reviews all business to come before the full board, assigns matters that may need additional study and sets the board's meeting agenda...

Economic Development

Members of the EMA/Ambulance committee work with the ESDA Director on disaster preparedness and work with the various ambulance districts to provide emergency transportation services...

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Minutes for past county board meetings.

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County Facts

There are lots of activities year-round in Montgomery County, from hunting, fishing and boating, to outdoor music festivals, to golfing, enjoying the great outdoors at nature and wildlife preserves, including an Illinois Audubon Society preserve...

There were few white settlers in the area of Montgomery County prior to 1816. But it didn't take long for it to become settled.When they arrived, they found the area was populated by scattered settlements of Kickapoo Indians..

It is impossible to list all the information to be had in the Jackson-Walker Room at Litchfield Carnegie Public Library. Within its small area is contained the county's largest collection of genealogical material, a world of information...

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Tourism

There are lots of activities year-round in Montgomery County, from hunting, fishing and boating, to outdoor music festivals, to golfing, enjoying the great outdoors at nature and wildlife preserves, including an Illinois Audubon Society preserve...

Montgomery County is blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest. From fertile croplands to protected natural areas...

Montgomery County has a many miles of beautiful bicycle and hiking trail. Including the Green Diamond Trail and the Lake Lou Yaeger Trail...

Through the vision and generosity of two sisters, descendants of original 1850 settlers, a century-old farm is now devoted to the preservation and protection of wildlife, both flora and fauna, and the land's natural resources...

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Welcome to the Election Results page for Montgomery County, Illinois. Results of previous elections are available as a courtesy from the office of Montgomery County Clerk.

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Montgomery County Economic Development

All communities in Montgomery County welcome new business and industry. Some communities are able to offer incentives in the form of a TIF district, Enterprise Zone or other economic incentives...

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC)is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving the economic...

Information from the state's leading economic development agency.

Information on unemployment taxes, tax credits, new hire reporting, paperless filing options, and other forms and information for employers.

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Circuit Court Clerk of Montgomery County

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Coroner of Montgomery County

This office provides the following services for the county: Investigates the causes of death which occur under unusual or questionable circumstances and...

Become an organ donor. All the information you need from the Illinois Secretary of State.

A not-for-profit organization encouraging the exchange of ideas and professionalism in the office of coroner. Many interesting links.

NCMEC serves to provide assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation

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County Clerk of Montgomery County

The duties and responsibilities of the County Clerk are many and varied, but in essence the office can be described as the clerical arm of Montgomery County Government...

A link to past election results.

The election duties of the County Clerk include the following: -- Voter Registration information and Registration of Voters. -- Maintenance of Voter Lists. -- Preparation of the Ballot...

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County Coordinator of Montgomery County

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ESDA/Ambulance Director

Montgomery County ESDA/Ambulance serves dual purposes of emergency services preparedness and response and as billing office for the five county ambulance agencies...

One of the most important jobs we have in the ESDA office is to help residents of Montgomery County prepare for and react to severe weather...

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Health Department Director

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911 Coordinator

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Probation Officer

The Probation and Court Services office serves to help defendants successfully complete their probationary periods as prescribed by the court and to supervise children who are made wards of the court...

An list of the probation department programs and mission.

Fourth Judicial Circuit of Illinois web site.

IPCSA provides probation departments throughout Illinois the opportunity to improve practices and services to its clientele.

Link to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Illinois web site.

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Public Defender

The Montgomery County Public Defender represents those individuals who have been accused of a crime which carries with it the potential for jail or prison time and who cannot afford to retain private counsel...

Fourth Judicial Circuit of Illinois web site.

Background material on a variety of criminal justice topics.

Everything you need to know about the state's chief legal officer.

The official site of the Illinois courts.

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Regional Superintendent of Schools

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Sheriff

The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and serves as the acting officer of the Circuit Court and director of safety and administrator of the county jail...

Illinois State Police web site.

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State's Attorney

The State's Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in and for the county, as well as the chief legal adviser for the county...

Everything you need to know about the state's chief legal officer.

The homepage of the U.S. Department of Justice loaded with information including a Kids page.

Information about everything to do with Corrections in Illinois, including an inmate search.

Background material on a variety of criminal justice topics.

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Supervisor of Assessments

The Supervisor of Assessments office administers the property assessment cycle for the local real estate tax

A listing of the county's township accessors and contact info.

The function of the Board of Review is to review written complaints filed due to the opinion of the taxpayer that the assessed value of a property is incorrect...

A list of property tax exemptions and qualifications.

Your tax bill depends on two things, the spending of local tax districts and the assessed value of your property. If you feel the assessed value of your property is correct...

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Superintendent of Highways

Information to come.

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Treasurer & Collector

The County Treasurer is charged with custody and distribution of county money. The Treasurer pays the bills of the county and also serves as Ex-Officio County Collector of taxes...

Everything You've Wanted To Know About Your Property Tax Bill --And More

Your legal description identifies your particular piece of property. A PIN (Property Identification Number) is needed to access the property information. If you need a PIN number, contact the Chief County Assessment Office at 217-532-9595. They will provide you with a PIN number.

If you did not receive your tax bill, please contact the Montgomery County Treasurer's office at 217-532-9521.

The first installment is due at least 30 days after the tax bill is mailed. Due dates are printed on each tax bill.

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Veterans

Montgomery County now has a Veterans Assistance Commission. Click the link above for more information.

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Information About Montgomery County Communities

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Information about recycling in Montgomery County.

Because future generations deserve a chance at the high quality of life we now enjoy, Montgomery County Board directed several years ago that a recycling program be implemented...

A list of items we accept for recycling.

A list of where and when we recycle.

Montgomery County Recycling is anxious to work with businesses and institutions to recycle paper and cardboard, as well as acceptable plastic. Contact the Coordinated Services office, 532-9577, or Recycling Centers Supervisor, 532-2088, for more information...

Recycling, alone, will not ease the reducing landfill space. It is generally reported that even a recycling rate of 35% will only maintain a "status quo" with waste generated due to population growth...

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Frequently Asked Questions

A. The Circuit CourtClerk's Office located in the Courts Complex north of the Historic Courthouse - (217) 532-9546 - Civil. (217) 532-9541 - Criminal /Traffic.

A. The County Recorder's Office - (217) 532-9530, in the Historic Courthouse, first floor.

A. The County Treasurer's Office - (217) 532-9521 in the Historic Courthouse, first floor.

A.The County Clerk's Office - (217) 532-9530, in the Historic Courthouse, first floor, or any township office or city hall in Montgomery County.

A.The County Clerk's Office - (217) 532-9530 in the Historic Courthouse, first floor.

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Useful links to helpful information or services.

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