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 […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comChicago artist Mauricio Ramirez will connect with the community through events such as Community Paint Day this weekend as he begin work on a mural at 220 N. Benton […]
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 […]
A recent strategic planning workshop of the Woodstock City Council revealed numerous complications within the city’s Arts Commission, which is still searching for an identity 19 months after its inception. The […]
City recognizes Economic Development Week, professional staff
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 […]
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 […]
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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