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Community garden plots get growing

Freezing rain and snow didn’t keep the city’s Environmental Commission members from building a handful of garden boxes and spreading soil in preparation for the Woodstock Community GREENS ribbon-cutting at […]

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Housing plan derailed over notice

Plans for a housing development north of Woodstock’s Metra station have been revised to address criticisms, but the approval process has stalled over a problem with public notice of proceedings. […]

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PARENTS FACE FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGES AFTER BODY FOUND NEAR WOODSTOCK

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Despite fund surplus, water rates increased

Sewage and water bills in Woodstock will increase by 5 percent starting May 1. The City Council last week approved the increase – the third in three years – as […]

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Tax breaks to help Kunes grow

After winning approval for nearly $800,000 in tax breaks from the City Council, Kunes Country Auto Group plans to get to work on expansion of its dealership at Route 47 […]

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