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 After an hour-long discussion, Woodstock City Council members were divided on whether to allow conversion of a former chiropractic office and home into six apartments. In a 5-2 vote, the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District is buying a new ladder truck, but don’t expect to see it on the streets anytime soon. “The lead time is 21 to 24 months before we […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
Columnist Paul Lockwood wins a “ridealong” with a Woodstock Police officer. The second of two parts. (Independent file photo)
Columnist Paul Lockwood bought a police ride-along in a silent auction. This is the second part of his report on the experience with Officer Lucas Schmidt. With the COVID lockdown […] …
Plants used for spices. (Photo from Mediacommons)
By Nancy Shevel Herbs and spices can do more than provide calorie-free natural flavorings. They are an incredible source of antioxidants, help your metabolism, and improve your health at the [……
Advocates call on regulators to reject natural gas rate increases, including for Nicor Gas
By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Consumer advocates, environmentalists and Chicago residents gathered in front of the Chicago offices of Peoples Gas this week to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed rate increase from the gas utility. Several advocacy groups, including the Citizen…

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Fresh fruit and clean restrooms are the announced plan for a new 6,000-square-foot convenience store at Route 47 and County Club Road, where a new BP gas and diesel fuel station is proposed. (Independent file photo)
“Woodstock needs a hotel.” City Plan Commission member Steve Gavers repeated those oft-spoken words last week after a developer laid out very preliminary plans that could bring a hotel to […] …

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Gretchen Sebastian was the winner of the Young Authors contest in Woodstock School District 200 for her story about a Jewish teenager escaping Germany while trying to rescue her sister. (District 200 photo)
Gretchen Sebastian spent two years carefully crafting “Are You Ready for It?” – the tale of a Jewish teenager escaping Germany while trying to rescue her sister. “No one should […] S…
Woodstock High School junior Ishan Patel competes in the 3,200m run at the Illinois Top Times Indoor Championship meet March 25 at Illinois Wesleyan University. Patel secured one of only 15 coveted spots in the prestigious meet with his qualifying time of 9 minutes, 50 seconds at the Nelson-Daniels Classic at UW Whitewater a week before. (Independent photo by Dan Chamness)
With one swing of the softball bat, Augustana College’s Meghan Nixon, a Woodstock graduate, put the Lady Vikings first run on the board.  Not only that, she gave them the […] Subscri…

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