Energy efficiency subject of free session on Nov. 9 The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will host free, in-person informational sessions on tax credits and rebates available to residents […]
County Board clears way for several solar farms Solar farms in the Woodstock area have been approved by the McHenry County Board after having previously been recommended by the county […]
In its 23rd year, Barndance raises more than $500,000 Gavers Barndance keeps getting bigger and better. Organizer Steve Gavers reported the fundraiser July 15 raised $524,532 to promote cancer awareness, education, […]
Annual MCYSA international baseball returns to Woodstock July 15-22 The McHenry County Youth Sports Association will host the 30th Annual Summer International Baseball Tournament July 15-22. Teams from Japan, Puerto […]
Firefighter to be hired for fire/rescue district Hiring a full-time firefighter/paramedic will keep the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District staff of full-timers at 40. The Board of Trustees last week directed the […]
Contest for D-200 Board of Education, not for WFRD trustees For the first time since 2017, Woodstock School District 200 will have a contested race for the Board of Trustees. […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underway Stopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend. The Woodstock Police Department is partnering […]
Groundhog Days to sponsor ice cream social at concert Woodstock’s Groundhog Days will sponsor an ice cream social in conjunction with the City Band concert Wednesday, June 8, in the […]
Tour construction zone inside Old Courthouse Plan to get a little dirty at the Dusty Boots Tour at the Old Courthouse, 101 N. Johnson St., from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Mini Links fundraiser returns April 9 at library After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Mini Links will return to the Woodstock Public Library starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. Admission […]
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