A smoldering pile of rubble appears to have been the source of an early morning fire that burned a construction excavator at a Bull Valley residence. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded […]

An 18-year-old bicyclist attempting to cross Highway 14 at Kishwaukee Valley Road was struck by a van and later died of his injuries Sunday, Sept. 20.   Christopher J. Michols, formerly […]

Mourners stood alongside Woodstock’s major roads with handmade signs and other symbols of support during a funeral procession for McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Maness Sept. 19. The procession — […]

Woodstock residents should prepare for road closures and traffic delays Saturday, Sept. 19, due to the funeral procession and services being held for McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Maness at […]

A railroad gate malfunction possibly caused by a lightning strike paralyzed traffic in downtown Woodstock Thursday, Sept. 17. Every railroad gate in the downtown area was down and lights were blinking starting at […]

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has announced that funeral arrangements for Deputy Dwight D. Maness will be held at Woodstock North High School Saturday, Sept. 19. Maness, 47, McHenry, died […]

A new restaurant featuring family dining and specialty cocktails will open on the Square in the former Public House location. Brickstone restaurant is expected to open for business at 201 […]

An ice cream parlor featuring a popular style of Mexican ice cream is open now in the location that formerly housed Munch restaurant. La Michoacana Mia opened Aug. 12  at […]

A towering statue sent as a gift from halfway around the world now presides over the entryway at Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple.  The approximately 20-foot-tall fiberglass structure replicates Kwan Yin, […]

Legislation introduced by State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) placing a moratorium on the creation of new taxing bodies in Illinois is now law. Franks introduced House Bill 228 earlier this […]