‘School of Rock’ cool on the Square
August 23, 2018
The Square’s very own “School of Rock” will, on Sept. 1, mark its first anniversary at 124 N. Benton St., renewing its commitment to keeping rock ’n’ roll alive through […]
The Square’s very own “School of Rock” will, on Sept. 1, mark its first anniversary at 124 N. Benton St., renewing its commitment to keeping rock ’n’ roll alive through […]
Bill Murray, trapped in the repetitive cycle of February 2nds in the movie “Groundhog Day,” does not age. And the best movies – think “Casablanca” – have a timeless quality. […]
Woodstock will round out its summer music festival season this weekend with what documentary-maker Ken Burns considered the “most American” of musical art forms. Returning for its 11th year, the […]
On their way last Sept. 9 to a training session with the McHenry County Sheriff’s SWAT team, two tactical EMS personnel heard a call that diverted them just before 7:30 […]
More than 25 years after she was a victim of the first of multiple sexual assaults, a former Woodstock woman finally summoned the courage to file a complaint this past […]
With no immediate prospects for development of Woodstock’s Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House after 2½ years of discussion, city officials hope a new $27,000 study will provide a specific roadmap […]
Two things are needed to site a solar farm: a nearby market for the power generated and a willing landowner. That’s what Bull Valley residents were told by John Buffington, […]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Woodstock Square will host a full-on stand-up comedy blitz from Chicago and parts beyond this weekend at the inaugural Laughstock Comedy […]
When you walk into Jackass Charm Corner Store, there is a lot to take in, despite the small space. You are likely to notice the vintage settée flanked by a […]
For the past few months, on every second and fourth Monday, the Woodstock VFW has been home to some self-defined “odd” goings on. After a public dinner, the Main Street […]
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