Tax bills
February 12, 2013
Despite decreased housing values, tax bills, on average, should continue to rise again this year. According to a McHenry County Clerk’s report, the total equalized assessed value in the county […]
Despite decreased housing values, tax bills, on average, should continue to rise again this year. According to a McHenry County Clerk’s report, the total equalized assessed value in the county […]
Costs to complete public improvements along Main Street in conjunction with the Woodstock Theatre expansion project have exceeded the contracted amount by more than $8,000. The city of Woodstock, which […]
Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties, 110 S. Johnson St., was awarded a growth grant from the National Association for the Self-Employed, something restaurant owner Leslie Cook hopes will increase efficiency at […]
After hoping to be open by fall of last year, the McHenry County Habitat for Humanity is now expecting to open its ReStore sometime in mid-February. ReStores are operated by […]
The Woodstock City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement for the McHenry County Gang Task Force at its Jan. 15 meeting. “[The agreement] for the McHenry County Gang Task Force allows […]
The Woodstock City Council gave Liquor Commissioner Brian Sager the direction to approve a Class A-1 liquor license to owners of a new bar expected to replace Odd Fellows at […]
The debate raging in Congress over the federal deficit and its possible effect on the social safety net isn’t all that different than what occurred a century ago. The American […]
On Dec. 10, the Dorr Township Office moved from its Newell Street location to a larger space at 1039 Lake Ave. The new building, located at the corner of Lake […]
D.C. Cobb’s has introduced a new menu concept focusing on unique burger combinations and craft beers. The restaurant and bar is now called D.C. Cobb’s Burgers & Brews. Owner Dan […]
The Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education April election will be contested this year, with six candidates seeking four 4-year terms and one candidate seeking a 2-year term. Three […]
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