Woodstock shoppers might pay more in sales tax in exchange for a property tax cut. The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously March 7 to reduce the city’s property tax levy […]
Hundreds of demonstrators descended on the Woodstock Square March 4 for a pair of dueling political rallies held in support of and opposition to President Donald Trump. Backing the president […]
It could take more than a decade before crews start work on a multimillion dollar project to widen Route 47, but stakeholders already are asking questions of the Illinois Department […]
A Woodstock Police officer arrested in Lake County on a drunken-driving charge is on paid leave pending the results of an internal investigation, Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb said. Officer […]
A Woodstock police officer was arrested in Lake County on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing his vehicle. Officer Michael E. Niedzwiecki was charged with driving under the influence of […]
The city of Woodstock will continue its partnership with a local writing workshop after the City Council unanimously approved an extension to its agreement with EMH Consulting Group Feb. 7. […]
The city of Woodstock will have a lobbyist for another year after the City Council voted 6-1 to approve a contract extension for its Springfield-based legislative advocate. Joyce Nardulli will […]
Allen Stebbins has withdrawn from the race for Woodstock mayor, cutting the field of candidates in that election to three. Stebbins, a graphic designer, said he dropped out of the […]
The seven-member Woodstock City Council will need at least four yes votes to pass most measures regardless of how many members are present to vote. The new rule, approved unanimously […]
The Woodstock City Council re-adopted and amended the city code Jan. 17 to include Woodstock’s new status as a home-rule municipality. The action had little practical effect on the city’s […]
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