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The art of Woodstock: Arts Commission wants public input on future projects throughout city

By Lydi LaGuenews@thewoodstockindependent.comWith the Benton Street mural under their belt, members of the Woodstock Arts Commission are moving steadily forward with more initiatives.At its monthly meeting July 27, the commission […]

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New signs for these times, Part 2: ‘Help wanted’ signs indicate ‘long COVID’ for restaurants

Restaurants were “the first casualties of the pandemic” said Krista Coltrin, Woodstock’s Economic Development coordinator.Beginning March 21, 2020, Illinois restaurants were closed to indoor dining by state order. When McHenry […]

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Lighting of the Square, Full of Activities

At precisely 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, the flip of a switch will light thousands of twinkling lights, officially kicking off the beginning of the holiday season in Woodstock. Festivities […]

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City Kicks off Downtown Planning Efforts

The city of Woodstock wants input from residents when it comes to planning for the future of Woodstock’s greater downtown area. The city’s Economic Development Department is seeking opinions from […]

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Rt. 47 IDOT Construction Plans

IDOT Presents Route 47 Construction Plans

It could take more than a decade before crews start work on a multimillion dollar project to widen Route 47, but stakeholders already are asking questions of the Illinois Department […]

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