Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and women…

This week starts the beginning of Hanukkah. This important Jewish holiday lasts for eight days and eight nights. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

Today on Pearl Harbor Day, we honor those Americans who were lost, recognize the survivors, and reflect on the impact of that date which will live in infamy. We remember…

State Representative Steve Reick said, “With his recent comments, Mayor Johnson has retreated to the refuge of all those who find themselves out of their depth. Clearly, he has never…

To help root out public corruption in Illinois, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has created an online form for the public to report suspected corruption directly…

Woodstock’s first lighting of the Square came with an added bonus: floodlights illuminated the fully restored Courthouse. The weather cooperated and the crowd was the largest I’d seen in years….

For many years, Santa Claus has met with thousands of children in his hut on the historic Woodstock Square. This year, the Woodstock Rotary Club has provided him with a…

This weekend I spent a few hours outside of WalMart collecting for Christmas Clearing House, which is the Woodstock Rotary’s program to bring food and holiday cheer to over a…

It’s Thanksgiving week, let’s count our blessings and give some thought for others who are less fortunate. Share your bounty, it will come back to you manyfold.

We’re heading into Championship Week for high school football. Best of luck to the Cary-Grove Trojans as they take on East St. Louis for the Class 6A championship at 1:00…