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Images from a Terrabis report include an artist’s rendering of what the Terrabis building will look like when it reopens as a cannabis dispensary.
Council okays special use permit for dispensary in former Burger KingBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a special use permit at the Sept. 3 meeting for Terrabis, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Business owners who operate within Woodstock’s city limits must register with the city by October 1 or pay a $50.00 late fee.
Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration program, anyone doing business in the city […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Historic Preservation Commission greenlights landmark status for Dairy QueenBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com“When you get to the Dairy Queen, take a right . . .”“When you get to the Dairy Queen, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
New festival will run Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comHosted by the City of Woodstock and Real Woodstock, Amdur Productions has announced Woodstock Art Fair on the Square, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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SOAR@Door’s director Laura Wassinger (left) is pictured with Linda Rohe, the program’s new co-director.
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Adult Residents), our local Woodstock seniors program, now has a new co-director to help Director Laura Wassinger. Linda Rohe …
Alternate Andrew Bykowski describes his Sportfishing display to a judge at the Illinois State Fair.
4-H Community Builders advance to StateBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com McHenry County Fair projects submitted by five members of the Community Builders 4-H Club advanced to the Illino…
By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Tom Linneman, Harvard,  was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame representing McHenry County at the Illinois State Fair.   The award recognized…
4-H Woodstock Wannabes advance to StateBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Wannabes, a general projects 4-H club with a 26-year history, has nine regular members and one “Cl…
At a recent meeting of the Silent Book Club at Ethereal Confections, members piled their books into a stack before starting to read.














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Silent Book Club is a community where you BYOB and socialize with fellow readersBy Lydia LaGuenews@thewoodstockindependent.com Getting lost in a good …
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Photographic art by Andrew Rousey (pictured) and jewelry by Heidy Olszewski are among the 75 juried exhibits to be displayed at the Woodstock Art Fair on the Square.
New festival will run Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22 Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Hosted by the City of Woodstock and …
Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

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Business owners who operate within Woodstock’s city limits must register with the city by October 1 or pay a $50.00 late fee.
Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration p…
Rafael Castaneda and his wife, Mayra Toledo, stand in front of the Dairy Queen at 310 Washington St. The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to grant the building landmark status, pending City Council approval. Castaneda and his family purchased the Dairy Queen in 2019 and also own the Dairy Queen in Cary, which Toledo manages.








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Historic Preservation Commission greenlights landmark status for Dairy Queen By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “When you get to the Dairy Queen, take a right . . .” “When…
Mitchell and Jodi Hicks purchased Porkies at 2245 S. Eastwood Dr. in June.  The couple currently offers catering and will open for dining next year. “I’m really enjoying getting to know this community, and that energizes me,” Jodi Hicks said. “The more we get the opportunity to engage with customers and other businesses here, the happier I am that we lucked into Porkies.”







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TWI takes readers through a regular round-up of business newsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comSummer might be winding down, but not so business activity in Woodstock.The buzz continue…

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(From left) Todd Clement, Colleen Roth, Melinda Zingrone (not pictured, Marianne Hatch)
District 200Woodstock District 200 recently recognized staff with service awards based on years of service.Recognized for 15 years were:Sonia Arnold, Cristina Mazzanti, Alex Baker, Kristin Baldwin, Je…
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An artist’s rendering of what the new entryway is expected look like.
Major gift funds new entryway at Marian CentralBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com “Our namesake – Mary – will be looking out over the school and the [athletic fields],” Liam Kirwin, Mar…
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Fall co-op teams – Woodstock and Woodstock North – girls golf, boys golf, and girls By Sandy KucharskiNEWS@thewoodstockindependent.com From Friday night lights football to Saturday in the park cross-c…

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