Will looser regulations on food trucks lead to growth of sit-down restaurants in Woodstock? That was Mayor Brian Sager’s thinking when he proposed amendments to a staff proposal for revised […]
Three people were arrested on narcotics charges Thursday after a high-speed chase through Woodstock ended in a minor traffic accident on the city’s south side. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office […]
Parents who want their children back in school – and involved in school sports – plan to rally Tuesday ahead of the meeting of the Woodstock School District 200 Board […]
Close to 2,000 responses had been received as of Monday morning to an online survey on how Woodstock School District 200 should address its $160 million bond debt. The survey […]
Parents were on both sides of the in-school instruction debate during last week’s meeting of the Board of Education of Woodstock School District 200. “You need to offer it,” said […]
Public input is invited through an online survey on how Woodstock School District 200 should address its $160 million bond debt. The survey went live Tuesday on the district’s website […]
Steps the city has taken to help Woodstock businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – including emergency loans, street closings, and outside dining accommodations – will continue well into October. The […]
By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at a news conference Tuesday, […]
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