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
Congratulations, The Tamed Mane Barber Co. on one year in business!! And unbelievable way to give back. This is what #community looks like. ❤️❤️❤️
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. It’s the day to make a monetary gift to your favorite non-profits, doing the kind of work that matters most to you. We hope you have enjoyed the facade improvements, Monticellobration, the wine and shop walks, and appreciated the behind-the-scenes advocacy work we do to preserve and revitalize our historic downtown. If you feel inclined, please send a check to us at P.O. Box 392, Monticello, IL 61856. Thank you! Your donation makes a difference!
Sunday Funday in historic, downtown Monticello! The Monticello Area Arts Council’s Mini Festival of Trees is open today beginning at 4 PM. Swing by for a stroll through at the Livingston Center, McIntosh Light Show at Rotary Park, then dinner. Sounds like you now have a charming little holiday date night!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-