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Demand for year-round use of Emricson Park’s walking path is causing city officials to rethink its snow-removal plan for city properties. And if Woodstock wants to be an “age-friendly” community, […]
What should city be doing to attract, keep businesses residents want?
Although the main attractions on the consolidated election playbill April 6 will hold no drama, you will find competing characters elsewhere on the 2021 ballot. Woodstock has just one candidate […]
Despite appearances, Quizno’s sandwich shop in Woodstock, which last week received a $21,000 grant through the city’s Restaurant Relief Grant Program, has not gone out of business. The sign has […]
Only four candidates file for mayor, three council seats on 2021 ballot
Woodstock might have a race for mayor in 2021. Deputy Mayor Mike Turner filed his candidacy for mayor Monday, along with two candidates for three seats open on the City […]
With many local bars and restaurants ignoring a state prohibition on inside dining, Woodstock is trying to find a “balance” between public safety and the survival of local small businesses. […]
Financial aid to Woodstock businesses that have been hurt by COVID-19 has grown to more than $775,000. The latest assistance comes in the form of grants the city is making […]
Woodstock’s aggressive proposal to spend tens of millions of dollars over the next decade to upgrade city streets hit a speed bump last week. The City Council voted 7-0 to […]
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What do legendary NFL quarterbacks Steve Young, Dan Marino and Warren Moon have in common? They have all…
Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…