For Lisa Faber, being in a jam has a different meaning. When local fruit- farming productivity fluctuates, so do the flavors of her handmade preserves. Faber, a Woodstock resident, has been making jams made from local fruits for the past 16 years, but more recently, her jams have made an appearance in chocolates, treats and […]
“The Mikado” is an opera, but Ward Green, director of TownSquare Players’ upcoming rendition of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, isn’t letting that label get in the way of a good time. “When [the show] was brought to me, I’ve got to be honest, I wasn’t that interested because it was presented as an opera,” […]
With major area employers including D.B. Hess and Quad Graphics having closed, Woodstock’s economic development team is looking into qualifying for enterprise zone status in an attempt to revitalize sluggish business and industry. The city is in the process of developing an intergovernmental agreement with Harvard and McHenry County to jointly apply for the designation offered through […]
Woodstock public works employees will see wage increases and have new promotion opportunities with the recent approval of a new contract between the city and the labor union that represents the department’s employees. After working with a mediator, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved the collective bargaining agreement Oct. 21 with the International Union of […]
Some business owners in Woodstock say they fear the Illinois Department of Transportation’s plans for Route 47 could force them out of business. About 70 people — many of them owners of shops and restaurants along the route — gathered at a meeting with IDOT officials Oct. 23 at Golden Eagle Community Bank. The forum, […]
Rob McClurg can snap pictures and shoot video from hundreds of feet in the air without leaving the ground. All he needs is a remote control. McClurg, owner of TurnKey Digital, 935 S. Eastwood Drive, has been using an aerial drone to capture stills and footage of local events from the air. On Sept. 30, […]
With road salt prices stacking up, Woodstock Public Works is looking to methods of conservation. Public Works Director Paul Ruscko said the public works snow removal staff recently attended a seminar hosted by the county on sensible salting. Area experts shared thoughts on snow and ice removal, as well as mechanics to improve the efficiency […]
Woodstock Public Works is squeezing in some last minute crack-sealing projects to protect and extend the life of roads throughout town. At the Oct. 21 meeting, the City Council approved the award of a contract for 2014 crack sealing to S.K.C. Construction, based out of West Dundee, for $25,000. Originally, S.K.C. – the sole bidder […]
Casey Meyers has seen the changes in the local and countywide marketplace firsthand. A Woodstock realtor with 23 years experience in the industry, she is now the president of the Heartland Realtor Organization, a nonprofit organization that brings together realtors to advance their professional interests, protect private property rights and interact with the community. Meyers, […]
Work to restore the stairs of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House buildings began Oct. 20. As part of the consent agenda at the Oct. 7 meeting, City Council approved the waiver of competitive bids and awarded a contract to Renaissance Restoration to complete the work on the staircases for $168,350. Renaissance Restoration is the […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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