Centegra Health System’s decision to cut services at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surprised and upset some local officials. “I am disappointed and dismayed by the decision to remove inpatient care from the […]
A fourth establishment will be added to the Benton Street Boardwalk after the Woodstock City Council finalized the rules for the controversial outdoor dining project. Benton Street Tap will join […]
Part of Benton Street is set to be reserved for al fresco dining this summer after the Woodstock City Council approved plans for a project that some said shouldn’t receive […]
Fifteen nonprofit organizations and a city institution received a combined total of $89,250 in taxes collected from hotels and motels in Woodstock. The Woodstock City Council unanimously approved the disbursement […]
A building owner is one step closer to opening a banquet hall on Judd Street after the city of Woodstock rezoned his property, but some neighbors are worried about how […]
Eugene V. Debs’ connection to Woodstock’s Sheriff’s House will be recognized by the Illinois State Historical Society despite concerns the influential labor leader’s politics could scare away donors. The Woodstock […]
A man who police said stole vast quantities of cigarettes from a local grocery store on three separate occasions has been charged with felony theft. Sanaullah Mir, 38, whose last […]
Part of Benton Street could be reserved for al fresco dining if the City Council moves forward with a proposal to allow restaurants to set up outdoor tables, but not […]
The city of Woodstock wants input from residents when it comes to planning for the future of Woodstock’s greater downtown area. The city’s Economic Development Department is seeking opinions from […]
An intersection near a public park is set to become a four-way stop after the Woodstock City Council voted May 2 to install more stop signs on Greenwood Avenue, a […]
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