Police says driver missed stop sign, caused wreck A 74-year-old Woodstock man suffered life-threatening injuries and three other people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash west of Woodstock. A 72-year-old Woodstock woman and her passenger, the 74-year-old man, were flown by helicopter to Condell Hospital in Libertyville after the June 23 collision. The woman suffered […]
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 Board of Fire Commissioners to make the hire to fill a vacancy created by promotions after Chief Mike Hill retired Dec. 31. Acting Chief Brendan […]
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