A proposal by the Illinois State Fire Marshal that would mandate sprinkler systems be installed in newly constructed homes recently received support from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, but some observers are skeptical of the proposed regulation. The WFRD Board of Trustees passed a nonbinding resolution endorsing state fire marshal Larry Matkaitis’ efforts to update the […]
By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com 14-year-old Jackson Brimberry, a freshman at Marian Central Catholic High School, worked with publishi…
October 16, 2026


