An architectural firm will examine the city-owned Old Courthouse and prepare specifications and cost estimates for bids on repairs to the historic building’s windows. Gary W. Anderson Architects will inspect […]

The Woodstock City Council will discuss implementing a home-rule policy that could include a trigger for advisory referendums on certain municipal tax ordinances. The discussion comes as the city of […]

The Woodstock musical community is mourning the loss of a fellow performer and dedicated volunteer.   Guitarist Ed Hall, 62, died March 15, at JourneyCare Hospice Center in Woodstock. His wife […]

Lifelong Woodstock resident Gail Wolf knew the day would come when she would need a kidney transplant.  Wolf, 65, has been suffering from low-functioning kidneys for the past six years. […]

Toni Klausmeyer had only been in Woodstock for four days, but he already noticed distinct differences between the city and his hometown of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.  “In Germany, there’s a big […]

Two Woodstock men were arrested following a break-in burglary at Liquid Blues bar March 10, wherein the offenders stole cash and numerous bottles of alcohol.   Wesley A. Feller, 20, […]

Assistant State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally is well on his way to succeed his boss Louis Bianchi as McHenry County State’s Attorney.    Unofficial vote totals provided by the McHenry County […]

UPDATED 4:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 The race among five Republican candidates vying for two McHenry County Board-District 6 seats widened as additional primary election results were reported by the McHenry […]

    Woodstock resident Joe Tirio is leading the Republican primary race for McHenry County Recorder as of Wednesday.   Unofficial results counted as of noon March 16 show Tirio […]

Some polling places in McHenry County encountered “technical difficulties” that led to long lines during today’s primary election, prompting the McHenry County Circuit Court to order polls to remain open for […]