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Neighbors cite environmental concerns with residential development proposed for Woodstock
The Woodstock City Council is set to vote on a residential development plan next week that could bring more than 300 new homes to Woodstock, and some neighbors say they aren’t happy about it.
Illinois Mega Millions player wins $1M
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — While a lucky player in New Jersey won $1.128 billion in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions lottery, an Illinois player has a winning ticket worth $1 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at RT. 59 Gasoline, at 1100 W. Stearns Road, in Bartlett. In addition, two other […]
McHenry woman, 73, fatally struck by car
MCHENRY, Ill. - An elderly woman was struck and killed by a car Wednesday morning in suburban McHenry. The 73-year-old was walking in the intersection of Elm Street and Oak Drive when a GMC Sierra that was turning left onto Elm Street struck her, according to McHenry county officials. The...
Cold case homicide victim with 'charred' torso and severed limbs found in 1979 is identified
BARRINGTON HILLS, Ill. (TCD) -- Using genetic genealogy, investigators identified a cold case homicide victim whose dismembered remains were found in a grassy area in 1979. According to a statement, on Aug. 5,1979, a horseback rider found the victim near Old Dundee Road in Barrington Hills, which is about 40 miles outside of Chicago. Barrington Hills Police officers responded to the scene, where they found a "partially charred torso," as well as severed legs nearby. However, police never located the head or arms.
Suburban man on the run after pointing handgun at gas station employee: police
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - A search is underway by Libertyville police for a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at a gas station employee and left the scene. The incident happened at 1:20 a.m. Monday at a gas station in the 2000 block of Shell Drive. The man had spent over...
Metra is looking to build a rail yard to increase service on the Union Pacific Northwest line
Metra is looking into building a new rail yard in far northwest suburban Woodstock in order to improve maintenance and increase capacity on the Union Pacific Northwest line. Having a new rail yard would allow Metra to run as many as 21 extra trains a day – though Metra spokesperson Michael Gillis emphasized that the railroad isn’t committed to that or any other specific number. While Metra hasn’t secured the funding to actually build the rail yard, it has gotten funding for initial engineering and design. Last Thursday, March 21, the railroad held an open house at the Woodstock Opera House to show residents preliminary plans for two potential project sights and give them a chance to weigh in.
$1M Mega Millions ticket sold in Bartlett was part of 40-person office pool
You might want to join that office lottery pool next time. That's what happened in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett Tuesday, when a lucky Mega Millions ticket scored 40 coworkers a cool $1 million. “I said ‘hey, you know, the lottery is over a billion dollars,’ so I said ‘hey...
Best Elementary Schools in McHenry County
Choosing an elementary school is an important early step in a child’s education. Some schools in McHenry County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best elementary schools in McHenry County. The results stem from multiple ranking factors including...
Beef-A-Roo’s original co-owner Jean Vitale dies
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jean Vitale, who was the co-owner and operator of Beef-A-Roo for over 40 years, passed away last week at the age of 81. According to her obituary, Vitale began her career as a registered nurse. Beef-A-Roo was named the “Best Regional Food Chain in Illinois” by Mashed.com in October 2021. The […]
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