By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Two attempts were needed, but owners of the BratHaus last week won a recommendation for a certificate of appropriateness they needed to make exterior modifications to the […]
By Eileen MillardNEWS@thewoodstockindependent.com Marengo Disposal Systems, the city’s waste hauler, has been delivering toters to meet the July 1 deadline for changes to the current system. Recycling toters being delivered […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com City government will take a “cautious approach” as its Revolving Loan Fund “evolves” into a new program that has yet to be developed, Mayor Mike Turner said […]
A look at Woodstock’s enforcement of often violated city ordinances By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com The topic of code enforcement came up at both City Council public forums held before this year’s […]
City Council OKs new liquor licenses; one business wants video gambling, too By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock now offers two more places to get a drink of alcohol along Eastwood […]
Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock has begun a new planning initiative to improve accessibility throughout its network of streets and sidewalks. According to a news release from the city, residents are […]
By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock residents will pay more for city government services next year under a 2025-26 budget approved last week by the City Council. The budget includes a […]
Woodstock named one of ‘12 Illinois Towns with Unforgettable Main Streets’ by worldatlas.com Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com WorldAtlas.com has named Woodstock one of the “12 Illinois Towns with Unforgettable Main Streets,” […]
By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock is still a week away from learning who won the third seat on the City Council in the April 1 Consolidated Election. Incumbents Bob Seegers […]
Additional competition area is for field events By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The D-200 School Board last week approved an $88,000 change order to the existing $886,113.25 contract with Schroeder Asphalt […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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