Woodstock honored a few of its most enthusiastic supporters last week when the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its annual Awards Gala at the Woodstock Opera House. […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Applications are sought through March 31 for the inaugural group in the city of Woodstock’s retail incubation program, The 101. Under the program, a physical retail experience […]
MobCraft Beer of Milwaukee wants to borrow from Woodstock’s revolving loan fund to set up its new micro-brewery and taproom on the lower level of the Sheriff’s House. Makity Make […]
Groundhog Day and its movie-inspired festival provide ample opportunity for economic growth in Woodstock, local officials and businesses agree. “This being the 30th anniversary of the film helped,” Real Woodstock […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four new directors have been named to three-year terms on the board of the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to a news release, newly […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com A compilation of business developments around Woodstock over the past year. JANUARY Food Shed Co-op planned to break ground in 2022 after reaching its $1.75 million fundraising […]
Recent change orders for renovation of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House have added nearly $700,000 and two months to the project. The City Council last week authorized Bulley & […]
As the calendar flips to October, pumpkins and bonfires replace sunflowers and barbecues. That chill in the air can invoke a chill down the spine, as favorite ghost stories are […]
Three tenants are now under lease for the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House after the City Council last week approved an agreement with the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & […]
McHenry County College student Maggie Griffin is 2022 Miss Woodstock. Jordan Cheng won the title of Little Miss Woodstock during the 73rd annual Miss Woodstock scholarship pageant June 23 at […]
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