Monticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by concerned local volunteers dedicated to historic preservation and to strengthening our community's economic growth. The main area of concentration is in the downtown business district, and the extended fringe area of Monticello's downtown.
Monticello Main Street also plans events throughout the year like the May Market in May, and the Farmer's Market from June through October, and the Monticello Celebration in the Fall.
"To strengthen the vitality of Monticello's Downtown by promoting civic pride, encouraging growth, and preserving and improving community involvement and resources."
The Main Street approach is the most efficient and cost-effective approach to preserving the community's identity, social character, and heritage and enhances its viability and quality of life. It gives our community a competitive edge in attracting the kind of quality growth and development we need and seek. It improves business and life in the downtown and affects business throughout the town.
President: Samantha Koon
Vice President: Lori Lilly
Treasurer: Steve Mitze
Executive Director: Stefanie McLeese
As of this weekend we are TWO months out from Monticellobration 2019!! We'll start announcing entertainment and spotlighting vendors very soon. If you haven't put Monticellobration 2019 on your calendar, go ahead and click today! #makeitmonticello
Calling all makers, crafters, and small-batchers! Monticellobration vendor registration closes THIS FRIDAY! Please tag and encourage anyone whom you'd love to see set-up at this year's Monticellobration! https://monticellomainstreet.org/Monticellobration/vendor/registration
What’s missing from downtown? Which projects would you like to see prioritized? Share your thoughts on these topics and more by taking a quick survey. It closes this Wednesday. Help shape the future of our community! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSNS89XMonticello Main Street, Inc. is a nonprofit program of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to the revitalization of our historic downtown. Monticello is accredited both as an Illinois and National Main Street community. Monticello Main Street © | PO Box 392, Monticello, IL 61856 | Tel: (217) 762-9318 | Fax: (217) 762-9713 | info@monticellomainstreet.org Copyright © 2006-