
‘There’s more to come’
City Council moves on Benton dining district, BP expansion


WPD gets early start on holiday traffic campaign Memorial Day weekend has started, according to the Woodstock Police Department. Police Chief Lieb announced in a press release his department was […]

WNHS Meghan McCann is valedictorian and Jason Thurow the salutatorian of the Woodstock North High School class of 2021. The school’s commencement Saturday at the school recognized 213 graduates in […]


Three single-motorcycle accidents near Woodstock in less that 24 hours caused life-threatening injuries to two of the bikers Sunday and Monday. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District crews responded to two accidents Sunday […]

Pending recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available to anyone who is at least 12 years […]


Dr. Brian Sager won’t soon be forgotten in Woodstock. People will be able to drive down Main Street, which now bears the honorary name of Dr. Brian Sager Way, as […]

Foundation grants city more age-friendly funds Woodstock’s program to establish an “age-friendly” community for seniors has received a $75,000 grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County. This is the […]

Except for the mask wearing and semi-social distancing, the limited-capacity crowd, the help-yourself dinner and dessert, and the springtime date, the annual awards gala of the Woodstock Area Chamber of […]
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