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Weathering the hailstorm (and the sales pitches)

Experts say start with your insurance company By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com August 27 brought a hailstorm to the Woodstock area, but it also brought a storm of phone calls, in-person […]

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‘Fries with this’ to cannabis

Council okays special use permit for dispensary in former Burger King By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a special use permit at the Sept. 3 meeting […]

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‘A wonderful validation of all the hard work’

Old Courthouse Center wins prestigious award By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com At the end of August, the City of Woodstock learned that its work on the Old Courthouse Center was […]

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Parks Master Plan nears completion

Adoption could come as early as October By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The city is approaching the home stretch for the Parks Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap to improve current park […]

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‘Let’s light the cheese’

City Council approves Squire on the Square By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously at the August 20 meeting to approve an agreement with The Squire on […]

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Council OKs grant application for $1.2M 

Questions remain about scope/cost increases By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The Woodstock City Council voted at the August 20 meeting to have staff apply for $600,000 in grant funding through an […]

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Thanks for the memories

New City Hall spruce tree will be planted in time for the holidays By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The stately blue spruce in front of Woodstock’s City Hall will soon be […]

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Mail-in ballot apps in your mailbox

As Nov. 5 election day approaches, early voting begins Sept. 26  By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The voting season starts soon, as early voting will begin on September 26 at the […]

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New election center to open in September

Facility will handle early and election day voting By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The McHenry County Clerk’s elections office is finishing the process of moving into the new McHenry County Election […]

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Square, meet Squire

The Village Squire to be new restaurant tenant in Old Courthouse Center By Susan W. Murray The Woodstock Independent A familiar McHenry County restaurant hopes to win city council approval […]

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