| May 2024 | |
| 04 Saturday | The Whites of Spring 20244:00pm - 7:30pm CST CIBM Bank, 204 S Market, Monticello, IL, 61856 A Refreshing Way to Enjoy Historic Downtown Monticello The Whites of Spring celebrates the arrival of Spring to downtown Monticello. Sample white wines as you walk, sip, and shop at participating merchants and restaurants. There will also be a few appetizer locations! This event is on Saturday, May 4 from 4 - 7:30 pm around historic, downtown Monticello. Wine sampling is reserved for ticketed guests, but all are invited to enjoy extended shopping hours. The map and wine glass pickup location will be in CIBM Bank at 204 S Market St. Monticello IL 61856 starting at 4 PM. Huge thanks ...more |
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It’s Historic Preservation Week!! So it’s also time to recognize some folks doing excellent work!!
Congratulations to Red House Renovations on their 2024 Historic Preservation award for Adaptive Reuse!!
City of Monticello, Historic Preservation Commission and Monticello Main Street are thrilled to celebrate the excellent work done to preserve our historic buildings!!
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175 Surveys and counting!! We'd still love to have your thoughts included!! If you have ever visited our downtown, even if you don't live in Monticello...we'd love to have your thoughts!! We want your feedback on Downtown Monticello! We are working on a strategic plan for our downtown and want to better understand what you think about the business district we call Downtown Monticello!
If you have ever visited our downtown to shop, work, enjoy music or events, grab a bite to eat, obtain a service, attend a class, etc...you should complete this survey! So that means everyone!! We want your feelings and ideas included!!
Here is the link:
https://nationalmainstreet.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CHhuOW4z6KitYa
Thanks for your help!!
Progress can be messy and a nuisance for a bit, but this removal will allow much more to happen over the next few years!
Thank you to Christy and Matt Swing for their continued investment in their buildings and their willingness to proceed down a path of historically accurate restoration!
Thank you to City of Monticello, for offering the Building Improvement Grant, which gives our building owners some relief from the costs of maintaining our beautiful, historic buildings!
Our community is lucky enough to be an affiliate community of Main Street America and Illinois Main Street. Their support and education continue to serve our community well and it shows!
Community support of these efforts is important...so thank you to those who have, and continue, to support these initiatives!
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