The Lucky Goat

Specialties

Friendly environment w/​the. best bartender in town (Emily)!! Bucket beer night every night! $ ¹²⁄₅! Playing all the biggest games on our 6 big screen TV’s! Emphasis on Chicago sports teams.

History

Established in 2015.

We are located just off the square in the historical district of beautiful Monticello, IL. With the history off the railroads & our local railroad museum we welcome travelers to stop in & enjoy a few cold ones!

Meet the Business Owner

Kerry C.

Business Owner

Kerry was a 2 sport athlete at Bradley University playing both baseball & basketball from 1981 – 1982. He stared on Dick Versace NIT Champions of 1982 capturing the championship over Purdue in Madison Square Garden.

Kerry signed a professional baseball contract w/​the Detroit Tigers in 1984 after the Tigers had won the World Series. The big right hander played pro-​ball for 5 years retiring after experiencing arm trouble. Kerry’s resume includes a win in the 1985 annual HOF game in Cooperstown, NY. & a summer spent in Indianapolis playing for the Indianapolis Indians which was the AAA farm team for the Montréal Expos. Talk about double trouble the big right handed joined the Expos farm club that also included THE BIG UNIT aka Randy Johnson!

Kerry is a longtime bar own in the Peoria, IL. & has taken his trade to Monticello!