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🌱 Why Woodstock’s Route 47 price tag suddenly ballooned to $25 million

Woodstock, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Woodstock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Woodstock’s Route 47 price tag suddenly ballooned to $25 million
  • How Woodstock’s Star 105.5 helped fill 80,000 lifesaving sandbags

Also on today's calendar: Wedded Bliss Through the Ages and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with a shower or two, temps: high: 62, low: 43.
  • Monday: Windy, warmer; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McHenry County roadwork bids coming in over estimates as costs escalate (shawlocal.com) — Woodstock’s share of the long-planned Route 47 project has jumped to about $25 million after bids came in higher than expected, delaying construction by a year and straining the city budget. County officials say similar cost spikes are hitting other McHenry County road projects as concrete and cement prices surge.
   

• Chicagoland Station Rallies Volunteers for Fox River Flood Relief (radioworld.com) — A Woodstock-licensed radio station, Star 105.5, helped mobilize volunteers to fill nearly 80,000 sandbags after severe Fox River flooding hit nearby communities this April. Morning hosts Joe Cicero and Tina Bree used their live show to coordinate with Nunda Township officials, showing how a local Woodstock station can quickly rally help during regional emergencies.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone have knowledge of any outdoor yoga classes to participate in in and around the Woodstock area ❓ Years ago I would see a group participating in what looked like maybe tic-he around the Woodstock square pavilion?
    And also, an outdoor yoga participation being instructed just off the square, near/around the little fountain area? (Nextdoor Kimball - Gerry)
  • Just finished another home cleaning today 🧼✨
    I love seeing the transformation after a deep clean! If anyone in the area needs help with house cleaning, feel free to message me (Nextdoor Sonatas)
  • Menards posted a job opening for Part- Time Cashier & Front End Team in Woodstock. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Deli/Bakery Team Supervisor in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wonder Lake

  • McHenry man allegedly batters 2 children before fighting, injuring responding police officer in Wonder Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • 3 injured in rollover crash on Route 173 near Richmond (shawlocal.com)

Crystal Lake

  • Officer Accused Of Trading DUI Leniency For Sexual Contact (patch.com)
  • DOJ Investigates 36 IL School Districts Over Gender Curriculum (patch.com)

McHenry

  • Softball: McHenry duo too much for Cary-Grove (dailyherald.com)
  • McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes set to reopen Friday as new batch of retailers pursue their dreams (shawlocal.com)
  • Man left seriously injured after propane tank reportedly explodes in his face near McHenry (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Ok Woodstock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Woodstock

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Woodstock

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.