Woodstock’s sales tax rate could rise in 2018 if the City Council approves an increase at a meeting later this month. The council will consider an ordinance Sept. 19 imposing […]
Public hearing on Centegra set for Oct. 2, city’s meetings begin Sept. 18 As a public hearing on cuts at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock moves forward, the city of Woodstock is pushing […]
A young man who recently graduated near the top of his class at Woodstock North High School is being mourned by friends and family as authorities investigate his death. Ryan […]
The Woodstock area’s first roundabout has opened. The intersection at Raffel and Charles roads in rural Woodstock began receiving traffic Sept. 1, shortly after workers completed construction on a roundabout […]
A new business group focused on Hispanic entrepreneurs will mark Mexican Independence Day with a celebration in Woodstock. The event, which will include Mexican music, dancing and food, is hosted […]
Residents worry about proposal to close school, change elementary structure A proposal to close a school and change elementary programs would save money and help teachers, Woodstock School District 200 […]
Two automobile crashes in Woodstock that occurred within a few minutes of each other both involved deputies from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, police said. One sheriff’s deputy and one […]
An abandoned 19th century house on Judd Street which was briefly owned by the city of Woodstock has been renovated by a local contractor. Lafontaine Enterprises purchased the single-family home […]
29-year-old’s body was found in Harvard Authorities are investigating the death of a 29-year-old Woodstock man whose body was found in Harvard. The body of Jeffrey T. Carlton was discovered […]
After Centegra files application with state board, officials request public hearing The city of Woodstock has asked for a hearing on Centegra Health System’s plans to discontinue some services […]
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