Joe Walsh Warns Trump Rally That Anti-Trump Demonstrators Are Like 2007 Tea Party Demonstrators

Those disturbed at the loss of Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump last fall were out in force today in Woodstock. As Trump supporters rallied in the Square, opponents from all elements of the opposition were walking around the sidewalks. There … Continue reading

Susan Handelsman Urges Opposition to Legislative Extension of Woodstock Downtown TIF District

Woodstock’s Susan Handelsman, now a candidate for the District 200 School Board, urges readers to contact to their llinois legislators and Governor Bruce Rauner in opposition to the General Assembly’s extension of the alreay 23-year Tax Increment Financing District is … Continue reading

Susan Handlesman Argues Against Extending Woodstock TIF

Here are comments sent to Woodstock School Board members in which Susan Handelsman urges the District 200 School Board to oppose the twelve year extension of the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District: Woodstock CUSD 200 Board of Education Members: Woodstock … Continue reading

Petitioners at Woodstock’s Fair Diddly

My wife and I went to Fair Diddly Sunday afternoon. She looked at stuff, while I was on the lookout for people seeking petition signatures. Two years ago, I found Jim Harrison supporters, complete with tee shirts, plus Libertarian candidate … Continue reading

State Workers Rally Against Rauner at Woodstock Square

Upwards of 75 union members and sympathizers gathered at the Woodstock Square at noon to condemn Governor Bruce Rauner, billionaires and Republicans. The 60-70 union members marched to the Square where a sign was placed in front of those standing … Continue reading

Tent Educating Woodstock Square Visitors about Randall Road Project Waste

I drove to Woodstock Sunday to see the Stop Randall Road Robbery display on the Square. As I approached I thought I saw shirts of people supporting Jim Harrison’s Independent candidacy for McHenry County Sheriff. Getting closer, I realized the … Continue reading

Stalwart Campaigns for Dennis Anderson

I reported on Independent McHenry County Sheriff candidate Jim Harrison’s volunteers collecting signatures at Woodstock’s Fair Diddley, but there was more political activity. In the center of the Square Terry Kappel was passing out campaign literature for the Democratic Party’s … Continue reading

Pictures from Woodstock’s Groundhog Day, 2013, including Woodstock Willie

McHenry County College Board candidate Chris Jenner and his wife Laurie ventured out early this morning to attend the Groundhog festivities in Woodstock. They sent me some photos for those of us who don’t think being out at sunrise on … Continue reading

Veterans Fair Friday at Woodstock’s Opera House

A press release from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs: IDVA to host “Helping Our Hometown Heroes” veterans benefits fair August 19th in Woodstock CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown … Continue reading