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New garbage toters coming in June

Everything you need to know about toter delivery, pickupBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comWhen the city’s new trash and recycling program starts on July 1, all residents should have received any new […]

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Lawsuits raining down in 2023 gas explosion

State Farm, American Family Insurance among plaintiffs in complaints against Nicor Gas, NPL Construction, Visu-SewerBy Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.comInsurance companies that have collectively paid out more than $1.6 million dollars […]

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Everything you should know about measles

No Illinois cases reported to date, but national numbers have increased in 2025By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comAlthough the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not reported any cases […]

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Queen Anne Road accident sends one to hospital

PRESS RELEASEOn Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 12:03 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the intersection of Route 120 and N. Queen Anne Road for a reported crash with entrapment.Crews […]

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Time is money on Route 47 widening

By Larry Lough news@the woodstockindependent.comImagine Route 47 with four lanes of new pavement from U.S. 14 to Route 120, enhanced lighting at intersections, upgraded landscaping, and improved crosswalks for pedestrians.Under […]

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Metra rail yard project chugging along

By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.comAbout three dozen people formed the early bird group as the Opera House opened its doors at 5 p.m. last Tuesday for those who wanted to […]

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Especially good news for a Friday afternoon

We were happy to see the news release the city of Woodstock sent out the afternoon of Friday, March 7.In the news business, Friday afternoon news releases from public officials […]

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Early voting open

through March 31for local electionsStaffReportnews@the woodstockindependent.comEarly voting is underway at 12 locations across McHenry County through March 31, the day before the April 1 consolidated election of local officials.People who […]

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Council candidates share ideas, opinions

By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comWoodstock residents packed the Woodstock Public Library Community Room on March 10 for the first public forum with City Council candidates running in the April 1 election.The […]

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