One of the first parades of the summer was the one in Woodstock. This was to commemorate Memorial Day. The McHenry County Republican Party participated. First came the American Flag carried by Ev Evertsen, former Hartland Township Supervisor. Next was … Continue reading
As of July 1, 2017, McHenry County was the only county in the Chicago metro area to gain population since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The total is up 1,150 from 2010 to a total of 308,760 in … Continue reading
On Friday, May 11, The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County proudly opened its newest Styrofoam Collection Site in partnership with The City of Woodstock’s Public Works facility on 326 Washington Street. The collection shed was funded by a generous grant … Continue reading
press release from the Woodstock Polilce: Reckless Discharge of a Firearm and Burglary to Motor Vehicle Arrest On Sunday, May 13th, 2018, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Woodstock Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of E. Van Buren … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally: ANDRES L. HERNANDEZ SENTENCED TO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ON CLASS 1 AGGRAVATED ROBBERY OFFENSE Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Andres L. Hernandez, age 22, pled guilty … Continue reading
Minutes from the Woodstock City Council reveal that efforts are in motion to continue the flow of money being used to rnow enovate the Old Courthouse (where I served as McHenry County Treasurer from 1966-1970). The mechanism will continue to … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Aggravated Battery and Attempted Robbery Arrest On Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, the Woodstock Police Department responded to the 100 block of N. Johnson St. in reference to an attempted robbery. The investigation revealed … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Arrest On Monday, December 4th, 2017, the Woodstock Police Department’s Investigations Division was informed by Centegra Hospital (Huntley) of a sexual assault allegation involving a … Continue reading
Drove on some Nunda Township Roads Friday afternoon about 3:30. Here’s what the road in front of the Township Garage looked like: Turning on Pleasant Hill Road, the one that runs past Prairie Ridge High School’s ball fields and this … Continue reading
Ah, the good ol’ days. Right after Earth Day in 1970, the Illinois General Assembly passed and Governor Richard Ogilvie signed a bill to ban open burning. Lakewood residents had always burned their leaves. It was so bad that vision … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDERS’ RECYCLING DRIVE on NOVEMBER 11 Woodstock, IL – November 1, 2017 — The Environmental Defenders will hold its next monthly drive at 2222 Dean Street, Woodstock (Soil & Water … Continue reading
Here’s what Woodstock resident Susan Handelsman found: Healthcare.gov premiums 23%+ higher in 60098 (Woodstock) than in Chicago 60602 Male age 50 median income $58,000 earner, CHEAPEST BRONZE PLAN, minimum $6000 deductible: ZIP CODE: 60602 (Chicago) vs. 60098 (Woodstock) SEX: Male … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Arrest – Burglary to Motor Vehicle and Possession of Stolen Firearms On Friday, October 20th , 2017, at 12:33 p.m., the Woodstock Police Department Patrol Division initiated an investigation regarding at least … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Arrest – Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Investigation On Friday, October 20th, , 2017, at 3:28 a.m., the Woodstock Police Department opened an investigation regarding the discharge of a firearm that occurred … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Update – Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Investigation On Friday, October 20th, 2017, at 3:28 a.m., the Woodstock Police Department opened an investigation regarding the discharge of a firearm that occurred within … Continue reading
After speaking at the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series at the Woodstock Opera House, singer Judy Collins walked down to the new wall mural on the walkway to the parking lot behind the movie theater. Collins sung at … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Investigation The Woodstock Police Department has opened an investigation regarding the discharge of a firearm that occurred within its jurisdiction. On Friday, October 20th, 2017, at 3:28 … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Arrest in Woodstock Arson Case Deputies from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carl K Rice, 28, of Woodstock Friday in connection with a house fire that occurred in unincorporated Woodstock … Continue reading
Designed by Michael Stanard and painted by M.J. Adamany, the mural is painted on the wall of the building north of the movie theater. There are four panels: Chester Gould / Dick Tracy Orson Welles the movie “Groundhog Day” Stars … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Burglary to Business / Arrest On Friday, June 30th, 2017, the Woodstock Police Department responded to Mia Passione Restaurant, located at 228 Main Street, Woodstock, in reference to a report of a … Continue reading
