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Metra rail yard project chugging along

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey The Woodstock Layover Yard Project would replace the train storage tracks in Crystal Lake, shown here, and Barrington. The site is east of Lamb Road, north of Donovan Avenue.

By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com About three dozen people formed the early bird group as the Opera House opened its doors at 5 p.m. last Tuesday for those who wanted to check on progress for Metra’s Woodstock Layover Yard. Among them was Margie Walsh, who was hoping that Metra had chosen the first of two […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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