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
What a day!!! Thanks so much WCIA 3 News Meteorologist Kevin Lighty Erin Valle! The weather turned out so nice and I hope those that came out enjoyed the parklets and other restaurants outdoor seating today!! City of Monticello, Illinois Government Monticello Chamber Make It Monticello
We are so excited that our retail businesses will be able to welcome customers in their stores at 50% capacity starting today! Our restaurants are able to serve outside, if they wish. Thanks to City of Monticello, several have parklets (outdoor seating) ready for your use! If a seat isn’t immediately available for you, order to go or put your name in for a table and go visit our local retailers while waiting! Our businesses are preparing to clean more frequently and wear masks among other requirements. Please do your part and maintain social distancing in all places. You should wear masks while not eating or drinking. You should take advantage of hand sanitizer available at each location. These are not rules set by our businesses. Agree or disagree with the rules, or who set them, please respect that these businesses are trying to make the best of a difficult situation. Show patience as we all adjust to new ways of doing business. Our businesses just want to serve, please make it as easy to do as possible!
There’s a little something going on in Courthouse Square!! Thank you so much Public Works of City of Monticello, Illinois Government!! Looking forward to seeing the finished project tomorrow!!
Now this is how to #makeitmonticello! Thanks to Monticello Mercantile for being a great part of our business community and sharing the love!! Now it's your turn....Monticello 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-