Traffic accidents in the Woodstock area have now claimed two young lives in less than a week.The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday that a 15-year-old Harvard girl had died […]
First visible sign of changes in the Old Courthouse project will be landscaping work. The grassy area at the northwest corner of Johnson and Jackson streets will be dug up […]
When the time is right for development of the downtown area, Woodstock will have a big place to develop. The City Council last week approved the purchase of the vacated […]
Police say a 7-year-old boy has died from injuries he suffered last week in a two-vehicle collision at U.S. 14 and Route 120 (Washington Street).And the driver of the vehicle […]
A pickup truck ran off Charles Road and slammed into a utility pole Monday afternoon, leaving a 15-year-old Harvard girl in critical condition.The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported the girl’s […]
When the Board of Trustees approved a 2020-21 fiscal year budget last week, it appropriated an additional $150,000 for an “administrative position” at the WFRD, likely a deputy chief, a […]
CITY OF WOODSTOCK Police & Fire Rescue are fully staffed and working 24/7. Call 815-338-2131 or 911 for emergency services.Public Works continues to be closed, but services may be requested by calling 815-338-4300.City Hall is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed daily noon to 1 p.m.City Hall services: water bill payments, stickers, permitsUse the east side door and proceed to the lower level.Public Library is offering curbside pick-up 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Woodstock Recreation Center is closed but outside and online programs are being offered.All non-essential buildings are closed until further notice.Go to the City of Woodstock’s website for updates: woodstockil.gov McHENRY COUNTYThe Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center and the McHenry County
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