Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.comTourism in Woodstock will get a boost with a state grant of more than $30,000 for marketing efforts to encourage visitors.Woodstock is among 51 grantees throughout Illinois to […]
In a sharp contrast to earlier City Council meetings involving the sale of cannabis in Woodstock, last week’s approval of zoning for such a dispensing business came with no discussion.The […]
The day that employees at Oliver’s Bar & Grill put tables and chairs on Benton Street for outdoor dining, the temperature reached 83 degrees.“Since then, it hasn’t been warm enough […]
By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Building senior housing as part of a proposed development of the former Die Cast factory site has some strong support despite a negative recommendation from the Woodstock […]
By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The makeup of the Woodstock City Council changed last week, reflecting the results of the April 4 elections. The gender balance stayed the same.Council members Lisa Lohmeyer […]
What kind of artwork should Woodstock display in the center of the city’s first traffic roundabout?City officials have formally asked for ideas by issuing a 32-page RFP – Request for […]
Circle July 15 on your calendar. That’s the date city officials expect the $22 million restoration and remodeling of the Old Courthouse Center to finally be finished.Mayor Mike Turner made […]
Investigations at crime and accident scenes would get a new tool with the purchase of two drones for the Woodstock Police Department.That purchase is among the new spending items for […]
Darrin Flynn and Natalie Ziemba haven’t been around Woodstock for long, but they dived into their new community upon arrival.Flynn, a downtown retailer, didn’t move to Woodstock until 2017, the […]
Woodstock needs more affordable housing and diverse housing options, and don’t forget that hotel.Embrace diversity in the city and support the Hispanic community.Develop the former Die Cast factory site north […]
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