Some people regularly head to the beach or the mountains for their summer getaway. Kristin Choitz, Woodstock, has journeyed to the African country of Zambia for hers, and it’s not just for fun. As a child she was drawn to the culture and geography of Africa that she learned about in school. Finally, in 2008, […]
The Illinois Health Facilities and Review Board approved Centegra Health System’s $233 million plan to build a hospital in Huntley by a 6-3 measure at its July 24 meeting. The state of Illinois requires that major health care building projects be approved through a certificate of need process. Centegra submitted an application for a new […]
Tim Clifton will retire in April after serving nearly 20 years as Woodstock’s city manager. Mayor Brian Sager announced the planned retirement July 23 and said the Woodstock City Council will determine a specific search process and timeline for hiring a new city manager at its Sept. 4 meeting. Sager said Clifton has brought strong […]
Woodstock will play host to veterans, state and local government officials and other visitors and residents during a Purple Heart Day ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 7. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to attend the event, which is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. at the Park in the Square. Joining the governor will be Erica […]
Through the first six months of 2012 the Woodstock housing market has seen more houses sold but at a lower average price than last year. “The banks are in such a hurry to [unload foreclosed homes], they do sell relatively quickly,” said Rick Bellairs, a realtor with Harding Real Estate. Still, he said, the number […]
The city of Woodstock is attempting to obtain federal highway funds through the McHenry County Council of Mayors to help finance local highway construction. The three resurfacing projects the city is submitting applications for include Greenwood Avenue from Wicker Street to Route 47, McConnell Road between Zimmerman Road and the Applewood Subdivision and West Jackson […]
The hot, dry weather that has plagued the northern Illinois area for the past month is wreaking havoc on local farmers and their crops, and also doing damage in other ways. “This is impacting us big time due to the fact that the corn crop is not being [naturally] irrigated,” said Mel Von Bergen, farmer […]
Owners of the Woodstock Theatre are asking for financial assistance to help move its expansion project forward. Classic Cinemas, which owns the facility, is asking the city to pay the costs for necessary public right-of-way construction as well as for purchasing and taking ownership of the pedestrian walkway created by the expansion. The costs would […]
Barndance is back. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to move at the 13th annual Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance. The fundraiser will run from 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 14 at Emricson Park. The popular event raises money for Rush University Medical Center, Centegra Health System, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Wellness […]
The Woodstock Children’s Summer Theater Program is delivering a wild and imaginative production of “Seussical Jr.” later this month, complete with more than 30 song and dance numbers featuring many of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters. “Seussical” is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the books of Dr. Seuss. The musical, […]
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