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CONTENTS 6 WELCOME TO WOODSTOCK

54 CITY OF WOODSTOCK

8 WOODSTOCK AREA CHAMBER

56 VILLAGE OF WONDER LAKE

OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(815) 338-2436 www.woodstockilchamber.com

10 OLD COURTHOUSE CENTER 12 THINGS TO DO

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Advertising Director Laura Shaw Project Manager Mark Solak Graphic Designer Julie Barichello Copy Assistant Kait Lynes Photos Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kellwood Studio Photography, 400 Ft & Below Photography, Real Woodstock, Ken Farver, Melissa Emory, Joshua McCaffrey, Ethereal Confections, City of Woodstock, MBI, K-Adams Fotos, Janelle Rominski, Chris Freiderich, Andrew Bennett

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58 GOVERNMENT 60 HEALTH & WELLNESS 64 EDUCATION 69 WORSHIP 70 GETTING INVOLVED 71 HISPANIC CONNECTIONS

37 ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE

74 PERSONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES

38 PLACES TO DINE

80 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

48 PLAN AN EVENT

81 DOING BUSINESS HERE

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82 ADVERTISER INDEX

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ince 1945, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry has promoted economic and social progress by supporting local businesses and offering events and services to residents and visitors alike. The charming Woodstock Square draws visitors from near and far, and the abundance of independent restaurants and shops across the town sustains a vibrant community throughout the year.

Known for its cherished annual festivals, award-winning farmer’s market, and investment in arts and culture, Woodstock makes everyone feel welcome and at home.

Woodstock residents enjoy a blend of rural, suburban, and city living as the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois. With a diverse and inclusive community, excellent schools,

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numerous career opportunities, generous recreational parks and nature reserves, and easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee, Woodstock offers a satisfying lifestyle for everyone.

Originality, kindness, philanthropy, and service are tenets of our community. You are sure to connect with the warmth and hospitality of our residents, business owners, and their employees. We hope you will enjoy experiencing all that Woodstock has to offer and the community we are proud to call home.

You can find current information on member businesses, events, and services in Woodstock at the Woodstock Area Chamber website (www.woodstockilchamber.com) and like/ follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected!

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Welcome

Thank you to our sponsors PLATINUM MEMBERS WOODSTOCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND REAL WOODSTOCK VISITOR CENTER 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1A | Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-2436 Website: www.woodstockilchamber.com Mission: As the advocate for the local business community, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides programs and services to ensure a favorable business climate and acts as the vehicle to promote the area’s economic and social progress.

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Kate Halma | Ambassadors Chair Olga Ortiz | Hispanic Connections President Rebecca Rockwood | Northwestern Medicine Crystal Squires | Woodstock Pride President

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Danielle Gulli | City of Woodstock | Executive Director - Business Development

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THINGS TO DO The quintessential small town, experience Woodstock’s charm by immersing yourself in a tapestry of arts and culture, festivals and celebrations, and unique opportunities for shopping, dining, and a vibrant nightlife. The Woodstock Square is brimming with history, while the Opera House continues to welcome world-renowned performances. Consider Woodstock your next destination — to visit, start a business, or make it your new home.

STROLL THE HISTORIC WOODSTOCK SQUARE

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, two historic structures dominate the Woodstock Square — the Woodstock Opera House and the Old Courthouse & Sheriff’s House complex. The Park in the Square is home to year-round festivals, concerts, and events, making it the heart of the community, surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment. Visit realwoodstock.com to plan your trip.

WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE

121 W. Van Buren St. (South side of Square) (815) 338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com Majestically positioned on the Woodstock Square for more than a century, stands the historic Woodstock Opera House. Built in 1889 and lovingly restored by the community in 1976, this grand theater serves as an active performing arts and cultural center, hosting a multitude of live events and activities throughout the year. Located in the heart of McHenry County, the Opera House welcomes a diverse audience from both near and far and has been a fertile training ground for numerous luminaries and artists including Orson Welles, Paul Newman, Tom Bosley, and Geraldine Page. Featuring historic furnishings, stained glass

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windows, tin ceilings, original woodwork, and hand drawn stencil ornamentations, the Opera House is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the Midwest and one of the most recognized historic theaters in Illinois. Today it is home to four resident companies the Woodstock Fine Arts Association, Theatre 121, the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre and Off Square Music. Equipped with all the amenities of any modern theater while surrounded by historical elegance, the Opera House is available for rent as the backdrop for your next private party, celebration or corporate event.

Operated by the City of Woodstock and serving as the cultural heart for the community, the Opera House coordinates the annual city band concerts and movies in the park, each summer in the Park in the Square. The adjacent Stage Left Café serves as a secondary performance venue for the historic theater and hosts a variety of local and regional artists and musicians on a weekly basis and can also be rented for meetings, special events, and private parties. The Opera House’s Community Room features a rotating visual arts exhibition January - November and the annual Christmas Tree Walk during the holidays.

Make sure your next visit to Woodstock includes this remarkable venue. Thanks to significant grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic, the Opera House will again undergo extensive renovations in 2024 to ensure this treasured facility can meet the community’s needs for the next century.

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OLD COURTHOUSE CENTER

101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock www.woodstockil.gov friendsoftheoldcourthouse.org Woodstock is the seat of government for McHenry County and Woodstock’s Historic Square is the site of the original Old McHenry County Courthouse, built in 1857, and Sheriff’s House & Jail, added in 1887.

These buildings, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are owned by the City of Woodstock, and represent significant historic properties.

The Old Courthouse, a simple Italianate structure built under the design of Chicago’s famed architect John Mills Van Osdel, is similar to the Cook County Courthouse of 1853 that was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. The Old Courthouse is one of the few pre-Civil War Courthouses left standing in Illinois today. The Sheriff’s House & Jail lodged Pullman Strike labor leader Eugene Debs for a

period of six months in 1894 for refusing to comply with a court injunction related to the Pullman strike. The building served as the McHenry County government offices until the early 1970s when the county moved these services to a new, larger facility in Woodstock.

The buildings reopened in August of 2023 after an extensive restoration and renovation project was completed. The complex is now home to seven tenants including several popular local businesses; a restaurant, brew pub, wedding and event venue, commercial incubator kitchen, DIY art studio, Chamber of Commerce and two small business incubator businesses that include a vinyl record shop and candle and aroma therapy shop are now open in the complex. A visitor center run by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is also located on the second floor or the Courthouse.

The reopening of these historic buildings has been an economic

boost to the downtown and contributes to public enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Follow the Friends of the Old Courthouse on Facebook for information on upcoming tours and activities.

A LITTLE HISTORY

Chester Gould, creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip which ran 1931 to 1977, lived in rural Woodstock for 50 years.

The Dick Tracy comic strip originally premiered in the Detroit Mirror, then in the New York Daily News, followed by the Chicago Tribune, and then on to nationwide syndication, and eventually to international audiences. The crime fighting adventures of Gould’s Dick Tracy character were so popular that the comic strip appeared on the front page of the New York Daily News for 45 consecutive years, and it was seen in 27 foreign papers. It is one of the top 10 longest running comic strips of all time.

ARTS & CULTURE

A Place to Shine Music Cassandra Vohs-Demann Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 507-1352 www.aplacetoshinemusic.com Artisans on Main/ Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois 220 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7969 fb.com/clayworkersguildofillinois Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Ln., Woodstock (815) 575-8587 www.cultureartsmusic.org Dickinson’s Little Vaudeville 110 S. Johnson St., #206 Woodstock Mall (847) 528-3942 www.fb.com/kidsvaudeville Friends of the Old Courthouse P.O. Box 385, Woodstock friendsoftheoldcourthouse.org Friends of the Opera House 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com/ operahouse/page/friends-operahouse

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Things to do Holly O’Hair’s Music Studio 9417 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (818) 817-1706 www.hollyohair.com

Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology 720 W. Judd St. (in Olson School) (815) 338-7722 www.challengerillinois.org Book a field trip or attend a Family Science Night

Makity Make 101 N. Johnson St. Unit 1D, Woodstock (815) 334-2266 www.makitymake.com Off Square Music (815) 338-5164 www.offsquaremusic.org Stage Left Café 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 337-1395 www.woodstockoperahouse.com Theatre 121 P. O. Box 875, Woodstock (815) 245-3231 www.theatre121.org

Woodstock Fine Arts Association P.O. Box 225, Woodstock (815) 701-6846 www.woodstockfinearts.org Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com All Seasons Orchard 14510 IL Rte. 176, Woodstock (815) 338-5637 www.allseasonsorchard.com Apple & Berry Picking Visit www.realwoodstock.com Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main St., Woodstock (815) 338-8555 www.classiccinemas.com

McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-5315 www.mchenrycountyfair.com Woodstock Farmer’s Market www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org • Summer Market on the Historic Woodstock Square (May to October) • Winter Market Indoors (November to April)

Woodstock Community Choir PO Box 194, Woodstock woodstockcommunitychoir.org

ATTRACTIONS

Groundhog Day Movie Walking Tour Visit sites featured in the movie.

Printed maps are available at Real Woodstock Visitor Center and selfguided tour is available on Real Woodstock YouTube Channel. www.woodstockgroundhog.org

Woodstock Water Works 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-4896 The Woodstock on Film and Stage Mural and Sculpture Garden Main Street Pedway (next to Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre) Commissioned in 2017 by a group of community volunteers who raised funds privately to produce a creative tribute to Woodstock’s cultural legends. The Woodstock on Film and on the Stage Mural and Sculpture Garden features beautifully designed hand-painted images of Chester Gould/Dick Tracy, Stars of the Opera House,

Orson Welles, and “Groundhog Day,” along with detailed information on their contributions to our community’s past.

RECREATION

Woodstock Recreation Department 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4363 woodstockrecreationdepartment.com The Recreation Department provides a wide variety of programs for all ages including art, dance, aquatics, youth and adult sports leagues, tournaments, special events, and leisure/fitness opportunities for the public. The Woodstock City Scene brochure is published three times a year to provide up-to-date information for the Recreation Department’s programs and activities, the Recreation Center, Woodstock Water Works, NISRA and other City information. Registration information/procedures can also be found online at www. woodstockrecreationdepartment. com. Playing fields, courts, and pavilions in the city parks are available to the public and are scheduled/reserved by the Recreation Department.

Woodstock Recreation Center 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4363 The Recreation Center is also a fitness center offering floor and water group fitness classes, free weights and weightlifting machines, cardio machines, racquetball court, a gymnasium/ track, TRX, spin classes, pickleball, tanning, lap swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. Daily, temporary, punch card and fulltime memberships are available.

Woodstock Water Works 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. (815) 338-4896 Woodstock Water Works Aquatic Center provides a variety of swimming opportunities during the outdoor pool season including public, open swim during the afternoons and evenings; American Red Cross swimming lessons for all ages; the Dolphins Swim Club for youth; adult fitness classes and lap swim; as well as the opportunity for groups, organizations and families to rent the facility for private use.

RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) (815) 459-0737 The Recreation Department is also a member of NISRA, a cooperative of thirteen area agencies that provides recreational activities for those individuals requiring specialized programming. NISRA staff provides the City staff with planning and staffing assistance as the City seeks to comply with ADA through transitional and inclusive programming, and by offering planning and design evaluations for playgrounds and athletic fields.

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The Perfect Weekend Whether you’re looking for a relaxing or adventurous weekend, Woodstock has a variety of activities to offer everyone. Shop at the many independent shops and boutiques for a unique collection of one-of-a-kind items and treasures waiting to be found. Stroll through town, immersing yourself in 19th century architecture and historic buildings that whisper of days gone by. Nature enthusiasts can explore miles of trails in Woodstock’s parks and recreation areas, reveling in the town’s natural beauty. Woodstock also caters to culinary enthusiasts with its diverse dining options, ranging from quaint cafes to upscale restaurants, offering a delectable array of flavors to satisfy any palate. For those seeking entertainment, watch shows at the Opera House, Stage Left Café, and the movie theater or catch live music at the local breweries, bars, and vinyl record shop. Every corner holds a new discovery, making weekends a delightful blend of activities for those of any age.

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Grab your family and friends and head outdoors for hiking, riding bikes, skateboarding, fishing, cross country skiing, and sledding. Join a league or start a pick-up game of baseball, football, or soccer in the local parks. Head to the bowling alley, see the latest blockbuster at the movie theater, or practice your best cannonball at Woodstock Waterworks. End the day eating delicious food at its many restaurants and show off your darts and billiards skills at breweries, pubs, and bars.

If you’re looking for a chance to recharge, look no farther than Woodstock’s many independent businesses ready to support your peace of mind. Try a yoga or meditation session, treat yourself to a spa day, or grab coffee or tea with a friend. Pick up fresh flowers at the Farmer’s Market or local flower shop. Wander through Woodstock’s many parks and recreation areas, enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty.

Learn something new by wandering down Woodstock’s cobblestone streets, taking in the historic architecture and visiting some of its iconic sites from Groundhog Day. Don’t miss the many festivals, parades, and celebrations throughout the year. Eat food from around the world with plenty of restaurants specializing in international cuisines. Finish with a performance at the Opera House or enjoy live music at the many cafes, bars, or the local record shop.

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PARKS

Woodstock boasts one of the best park systems in the State of Illinois. As Woodstock residents do not belong to a separate Park District, all park facilities are owned by the City and maintained by the Department of Public Works. Anyone looking for a quiet place to walk or jog would find a visit to Emricson Park, Ryder’s Woods, Westwood Conservation Area or Donato Conservation Area a relaxing and renewing experience.

Teeming with plant and animal life, these parks represent pristine natural wonders and remain popular places for a quiet afternoon. Residents and visitors can look forward to the construction of a new all-inclusive intergenerational playground, Nature’s Way, to be built at Emricson Park starting in the summer of 2024. Two tennis courts at Emricson Park will also be converted to pickle ball courts in the summer of 2024, as well as improvements to the tennis and pickle ball court at Bates Park.

Emricson Park 900 W. South St.

A.J. Olson Park 115 Greenwood Ave.

Sweetwater Park 1824 Havens Dr.

Banford Road Park 11401 Banford Rd. Bates Park 1450 N. Seminary Rd. Castle Road Park 2495 Castle Rd. Davis Road Park 800 Davis Rd. Dick Tracy Way Park 610 Lake Ave.

Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St. Mary Ann Street Park 730 Mary Ann St. McConnell Road Park 2001 Greenview Merryman Fields Park 2800 Raffel Rd. Park in the Square 100 Main St. Prairie Ridge Drive Park 320 Park Ridge Dr. Raintree Park 401 E. Lake St. Ryder’s Woods 751 E. Kimball St. Sesquicentennial Park 106 Church St. Silver Creek Conservation Area 1510 N. Seminary Ave. Sonatas Park 2500 Hayden St. Sunnyside Park 825 Dean St.

Tara Drive Park 1249 Tara Dr. W.C. Donato Conservation Area 700 Forest Ave. Westwood Conservation Area 1525 Hillside Trail Woodstock Water Works Aquatic Center 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd.

CONSERVATION AREAS

McHenry County Conservation District 18410 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-6223 www.mccdistrict.org Brookdale Conservation Area 2105 Paulsen Rd., Woodstock Dufield Pond Conservation Area • North: 11750 Country Club Rd., Woodstock • South: 11418 McConnell Rd., Woodstock Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area SU Hwy 14 & Dean St. Woodstock Pleasant Valley Conservation Area 13315 Pleasant Valley Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-6223

The Conservation District was established in 1971 by the voters of McHenry County to preserve the county’s natural areas, while promoting environmental education and offering outdoor recreational opportunities. Over the past 50 years, over 25,700 acres have been set aside for the pleasure of future generations.

People of all ages enjoy a wide range of activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing at 35 District sites located throughout the county. Annual events include Hooked on Fishing, hosted for free during a weekend in June where families can try out the sport of fishing and have fun trying to hook the “big one”; cross-country

candlelight skiing, hosted one weekend each January and February; and the Festival of the Sugar Maples, held in early March, which demonstrates how maple syrup is made.

The Conservation District publishes “Landscapes,” a free quarterly magazine that details the District’s free educational programs, special events and other District news. To subscribe to Landscapes or for more information about District facilities, programs and events, please call the District’s main office at (815) 338-6223 or visit our website at www.MCCDistrict.org.

BIKING

Wonder Lake Bicycle 4308 East Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 653-9904 www.wonderlakebicycle.com

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SPORTS & DANCE ORGANIZATIONS

Through cooperative arrangements with the City of Woodstock, residents are provided structured sports opportunities through several private leagues, clubs and organizations. To get contact information, call the Recreation Department for information on AYSO soccer, competitive soccer clubs, Little League, American Legion, girls’ softball, men’s fast pitch softball, men’s

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GOLF

If golf is your game, then Woodstock is a golfer’s haven.

Woodstock boasts two public courses and two private courses.

Bull Valley Golf Club 1311 Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-4411 www.bullvalleygolfclub.com senior baseball, girls’ basketball and the Dolphins swim team.

The Woodstock Recreation Department also offers dance and sports classes.

McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) PO Box 355, Crystal Lake (815) 382-7782 www.mcysasports.org

Dickinson’s Little Vaudeville 110 S. Johnson St., #206 Woodstock Mall (847) 528-3942 www.fb.com/kidsvaudeville

New Masters Martial Arts 110 S. Johnson St., Lower Level – Studio #1, Woodstock (815) 527-5160 www.NewMastersMartialArts.com

Woodstock Country Club 10310 Country Club Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-2191 www.woodstockcountryclub.com

FITNESS

Divided Labs Training Center 710 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 575-9256 www.dividedlabs.com

New Masters Martial Arts 110 S. Johnson St., Lower Level – Studio #1, Woodstock (815) 527-5160 www.newmastersmartialarts.com The Fitness Yogi Deanna Merrell (262) 290-5280 Woodstock Recreation Department 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4363 www.woodstockrecreation department.com

SWIMMING

Woodstock Recreation Department 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4363 www.woodstockrecreation department.com Woodstock Water Works 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-4896 www.woodstockrecreation department.com

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Things to do

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ANNUAL EVENTS Home to myriad annual events, festivals, and celebrations, Woodstock engages its diverse community through its arts festivals, cultural celebrations, parades, sporting events, and historical activities.

As the county seat of McHenry County, Woodstock is also home to the annual County Fair.

Visit the provided websites below for more information and updates.

WINTER

DECEMBER-MARCH Lighting of the Square Woodstock’s magical lighting celebration has earned Woodstock the accolade of the Most Enchanting and Magical Christmas Town in Illinois and it’s an event you don’t want to miss. This signature holiday event kicks off winter festivities in Woodstock, the day after Thanksgiving. Thousands of miniature lights illuminate the buildings and make the park’s trees and bushes sparkle.

Carolers stroll the streets, children’s activities abound and sweet smells fill the air. This magical night of celebration awakens a nostalgic feeling in all who attend. It’s no wonder so many fall in love with this community. www.realwoodstock.com

Christmas Tree Walk at the Opera House Over 25 area organizations decorate trees each year to celebrate the holiday season.

Trees can be viewed starting the Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. www.woodstockoperahouse.com Carriage Rides Take a family photo, enjoy a special date night or indulge in a little extra nostalgia during the holidays and take a ride around the historic square in a horse and buggy. www.woodstockilchamber.com Santa’s Hut on the Woodstock Square Visit Santa’s Hut on the Square and tell him what you would like for Christmas this year. www.woodstockrotarycares.org

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Small Business Saturday Support local businesses the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. www.woodstockilchamber.com Christmas Parade Get in the holiday spirit and join us for this holiday tradition as Santa and Mrs. Claus spread joy and holiday cheer during the Christmas Parade, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. www.woodstockilchamber.com Cookies & Churros with Santa After the Christmas parade enjoy cookies and churros with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas if you are on the nice list! www.woodstockilchamber.com

Ladies Night Out on the Square Take a well-deserved break from holiday cooking and planning to enjoy an evening out with the ladies you love to shop Woodstock’s small businesses. www.woodstockilchamber.com Christmas Clearing House The Rotary Club of Woodstock provides food baskets, toys and books to Woodstock families in need, the Saturday prior to Christmas. Volunteers are always welcome. www.woodstockrotarycares.com Groundhog Days This annual festival celebrates Woodstock, starring as Punxsutawney, PA, in the 1993 Bill Murray comedy film classic “Groundhog Day.”

Annual Events In 1992, director Harold Ramis chose Woodstock as the location for shooting the comedy classic film “Groundhog Day.” It has made Woodstock an endless point of interest, bringing visitors from all over the world. The Woodstock Public Library has information and exhibits on the filming of the movie, plus there are numerous placards marking significant filming locations throughout downtown Woodstock. You can even book a room at the house from the movie, now known as The Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast.

SPRING

Woodstock is host to the annual Groundhog Days Festival that pays homage to the film and includes a walking tour of sites in the movie, as well as the groundhog’s prediction for when winter will end. Printed walking tour maps are available at the Real Woodstock Visitor Center and the self-guided walking tour video is available on the real Woodstock YouTube channel. For a complete list of events for Groundhog Days, visit the event website. www.woodstockgroudhog.org

Woodstock Farmer’s Market Voted the #1 Farmer’s Market in Illinois in 2020 by the American Farmland Trust and 5th best medium size market in America.

This producers-only farmer’s market also boasts live music every week. Area farmers offer an outstanding array of fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, perennials and much more. Runs outdoors on the Square AprilOctober and indoors NovemberMarch. www.woodstockfarmersmarket.org

MARCH-JUNE Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual Awards Dinner An annual networking event, dinner and celebration recognizing distinctive businesses, leaders and volunteers who went above and beyond the previous year to make Woodstock, their business, the Chamber of Commerce or a local organization more successful because of their efforts. www.woodstockilchamber.com

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Annual Events Memorial Day Parade Join friends and neighbors on the lovely Woodstock Square for this treasured annual Woodstock tradition honoring our country’s heroes. Visit local shops to see uniform and memorabilia displays of local veterans and heroes. www.woodstockil.gov

Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant An annual scholarship pageant for young women ages 8 to 12 and 16 to 21 years old, hosted by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and sponsored by local businesses. 2024 celebrates the pageant’s 75th year. www.misswoodstock.com

SUMMER

4th of July Fireworks at Emricson Park Always on the 4th of July, regardless of the day of the week. The community-funded and volunteer-based event is coordinated by the Woodstock Fireworks Committee. www.woodstockilchamber.com

JUNE -SEPTEMBER Berry Picking Woodstock is home to many farms that offer berry picking during the summer months. www.realwoodstock.com

Easter Eggstravaganza on the Square Let the kids enjoy an Easter egg hunt in the park of the historic Woodstock square and get a photo op with the Easter Bunny!

The Saturday before Easter. www.woodstockilchamber.com

State of the City Luncheon Hosted by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this event is open to the public and welcomes the Mayor of Woodstock and city staff to present a state of city address to business leaders and residents at the start of the city’s fiscal year after newly elected officials are seated. www.woodstockilchamber.com

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Concerts in the Park For over 135 years, the city band has performed on the Square for free Wednesday evening concerts in the Park. Bring a chair, a picnic and enjoy. www.woodstockoperahouse.com PrideFest The second weekend of June is full of events celebrating diversity, love, and acceptance brought to you by Woodstock Pride for the LGBTQ community and its allies. www.woodstockilpride.com

Gaver’s Barn Dance A long-standing tradition of giving and good fun in mid-July under the big tent in Emricson Park to raise money for the Gaver’s Community Cancer Foundation. www.gavers.org Sidewalk Sales Get excited and get your shopping bags ready! Many local merchants have outdoor weekend sidewalk sales featuring their specialty items on the last Friday and Saturday in July.

Annual Events McHenry County Fair Late July and early August are the perfect time for this annual Woodstock tradition. The sounds of carnival rides, livestock, rodeos, monster trucks and music in the air bring Woodstock to life for the near week-long event. www.mchenrycountyfair.com Car Show As the kids head back to school, the annual car show is the last hurrah of summer. The Square fills with vintage cars and collectors from across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. www.woodstockil.gov/ community/page/woodstocksquare-benefit-car-show Midwest Mozart Festival McHenry County’s only resident professional chamber orchestra featuring the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. www.fb.com/MidwestMozartFestival Woodstock Folk Festival A volunteer organization brings quality folk music and spoken word to Northern Illinois. www.woodstockfolkfestival.org

FALL

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER Apple Picking Come out to our local apple orchards September through October and pick your own apples. www.realwoodstock.com Jazz Fest This event features energetic and inspiring live jazz concerts at both Stage Left Café and the Park on the Square. www.woodstockoperahouse.com

Mexican Independence Day Celebration The Hispanic Connections group of the Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual family-focused celebration in mid-September on the Woodstock Square to highlight the Hispanic community and culture including authentic music, dance and foods. All are welcome. www.woodstockilchamber.com

Vintage Shop Hop The Vintage Shop Hop gathers 300+ vintage shops, boutiques, barn sales, and home decor shops in Illinois & Wisconsin and creates a huge master list with an interactive Google Map for planning your road trip. Many Woodstock shops participate. www.realwoodstock.com

Autumn Art Tour Each September, The Autumn Art Tour features local artisans art work in their homes and draws hundreds of art enthusiasts to the area. www.wpbw.org/art_tour.htm Woodstock Fine Arts Fair Set for Sept. 21 & 22, 2024 this production on the Woodstock Square is sure to please even the most discerning art lover. www.realwoodstock.com

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Annual Events Autumn Drive Enjoy a scenic tour of rural arts, crafts and harvest happenings in unincorporated rural Woodstock. www.autumndrive.net Woodstock Ale Fest Drink for a good cause; a celebration of craft breweries in the region with many in attendance serving. Tasting samples are included with ticket purchase.

Independence Health & Therapy Services hosts this event annually and a fun time is had by all. www.woodstockalefest.org Woodstock Wine Walk Stroll through the shops on the Historic Woodstock Square while sipping specially selected wines at each location. Hosted by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. www.woodstockilchamber.com Woodstock Rail Fest Explore model train railroad exhibits in storefront windows on the charming historic square.

Whether you are a model rail

enthusiast or just looking for some family fun, visit to see the trains and enjoy Woodstock’s local businesses, vintage and artisan boutiques and independently owned restaurants. www.woodstockilchamber.com Witches & Wizards of Woodstock How would you like to take a trip to your favorite fantasy world without leaving the state? You will have your opportunity to gather with wizards, witches, monsters, beasts, and sorcerers of all ages as our very own Woodstock Square transforms into a world of magic and enchantment. www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org Halloween Festivities on the Square Always held on Halloween, the Woodstock Square fills with people for trick-or-treating at local businesses. Wear your best costume and enter the annual costume contest with great prizes in a variety of categories and age groups. www.woodstockil.gov

Free Services to McHenry County Veterans and Eligible Surviving Families • Accredited VA Claims Assistance • Emergency Financial Assistance • Veterans & Family wellness • Transportation to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center • Benefits Counseling • Aid & Attendance • Caregiver Relief VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF MCHENRY COUNTY

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PLACES TO STAY Whether you’re looking for a pool or pet-friendly room at a local hotel or motel or channeling your best Bill Murray impression at The Cherry Tree Inn, the famous Bed and Breakfast in Groundhog Day, there are fun and comfortable options for everyone.

BED & BREAKFASTS

*The Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast 344 Fremont St., Woodstock (815) 308-5946 www.cherrytreeinnbnb.com

VISIT

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LISTINGS GETTING HERE & THERE AIRPORT O’Hare International TRANSPORTATION Metra 90 Church St., Woodstock www.metrarail.com

*Pace Bus 550 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 364-7223 www.pacebus.com

Airport (ORD) 10000 W. O’Hare Ave., Chicago (800) 832-6352 www.flychicago.com

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Chicago Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) 5700 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago (800) 832-6352 www.flychicago.com/midway

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PLACES TO SHOP On and off the Square, Woodstock retailers offer high-quality products for locals and visitors alike. From wellcrafted artisan pieces, trendy apparel, accessories, antiques, books, sporting goods, and thoughtful gifts for home and garden, you’ll find what you’re looking for at a Woodstock shop.

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

Blue Thistle 113 S. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 566-7065 www.facebook.com/bluethistlewoodstock

Hattie & Myrt 100 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-5207 www.hattieandmyrt.com

Crisiswear Clothing www.crisiswear.com 216 Main St., Woodstock (773) 710-1622

My Little Bow Peeps Shop 102 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 308-5417 www.mylittlebowpeepsshop.com

Curated by D&A 106 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-5170 www.curatedbyda.com

Real Woodstock Visitor Center 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1A, Woodstock (815) 338-2436 www.woodstockilchamber.com

Come and experience a cut flower farm. Stroll through the field of over 100 different varieties of cut flowers, select what you want and arrange them how you want. If flower cutting is not for you, pick what flowers you would like from our flower bar. We can assist you in making a beautiful bouquet. Pre-made bouquets and Mason Jar Vases are also available. Need flowers for an event, team building or want to learn about cut flowers, contact us through our website.

We are a small family farm that grows cut flowers that you typically would not find in the grocery store.

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Places to Shop Seleta Scents 101 N. Johnson St. Unit 1B, Woodstock www.seletascents.com

Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0263 www.walmart.com

Woodstock Chevrolet 2145 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-2780 www.woodstockchevy.com

Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store 120 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-5070 www.hosparrow.org

Warp Corps 114 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 985-6256 www.warpcorps.org

Woodstock Harley-Davidson 2235 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 337-3511 www.woodstockharley-dav.com

Studio D Jewelers 118 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 337-2015 www.studiodjewelers.com

Woodstock Farm & Fleet 11501 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com

CANDY & CONFECTIONS

The Grove House Market 105 E. Judd Street, Woodstock (847) 732-9623 www.facebook.com/ thegrovehousemarket

Woodstock Harley-Davidson 2235 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 337-3511 www.woodstockharley-dav.com

The Records Department 101 N. Johnson St. Unit 1C, Woodstock recordsdepartmentwoodstock.com The Thoughtfulness Shop 104 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 338-5651 www.thoughtfulnessshop.com

AUTOS

Castle Autoplex McHenry 1107 S. Rt. 31, McHenry (815) 385-2100 www.castleautoplexmchenry.com Kunes Country 1790 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-5100 www.kuneswoodstock.com

Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 687-0320 www.etherealconfections.com

Read Between the Lynes 111 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 206-5967 www.readbetweenthelynes.com

DEPARTMENT STORES Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0263 www.walmart.com

Woodstock Farm & Fleet 11501 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com

FLORAL & GARDEN

Apple Creek 207 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-2255 www.applecreekflowers.com Blanton’s Blossoms 10703 Allendale Rd., Woodstock (773) 426-3048 www.blantonsblossoms.com

COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS Dented Gate Flower Farm OWC 8 Galaxy Way, Woodstock (815) 338-8685 www.macsales.com

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Places to Shop

GROCERS/FARM FRESH All Seasons Orchard 14510 IL Rt. 176, Woodstock (815) 338-5627 www.allseasonsorchard.com

Bunker Hill Organic Farms & Purewater Aquaponics (847) 807-9589 www.purewateraquaponics.com Food Shed Co-op P.O. Box 1663, Woodstock (815) 315-1541 www.foodshed.coop Woodstock Farmer’s Market woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Verlo Mattress Factory 3710 W. Elm St., Ste. A, McHenry (815) 578-8375 www.verlo.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Blue Ribbon Millwork 1401 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8900 www.blueribbonmillwork.com Gathered Design Co. (815) 353-4012 www.gathereddesignco.com Murphy’s Flooring 2020 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-5985 www.murphysflooring.net

Appliance HOME DÉCOR, FURNITURE Thompson’s 318 Clay Street, Woodstock & APPLIANCES (815) 338-5611 Black Oak Home & Haven Co. 248 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 308-5059 blackoakhomeandhaven.com Blue Thistle 113 S. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 566-7065 www.facebook.com/ bluethistlewoodstock Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County RESTORE 133 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-0500 903 Front St., McHenry (815) 331-8153 The Grove House Market 105 E. Judd Street, Woodstock (847) 732-9623 www.facebook.com/ thegrovehousemarket Thompson’s Appliance 318 Clay St., Woodstock (815) 338-5611 thompsonappliancewoodstock.com

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Woodstock Lumber Co. 1101 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-0075 www.woodstocklumber.com Woodstock Farm & Fleet 11501 U.S. Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Gathered Design Co. (815) 353-4012 www.gathereddesignco.com

JEWELERS/JEWELRY

Down 2 Earth 107 East Van Buren, Woodstock (815) 527-5300 www.shopatdown2earth.com Studio D Jewelers 118 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 337-2015 www.studiodjewelers.com

The Raven’s Niche 1212 N. Seminary Ave. Unit 1, Woodstock (815) 880-5292 www.theravensniche.com Woodstock Jewelry & Pawn 116 E. Calhoun, Woodstock (815) 337-2300 woodstockjewelryandpawn.com

OFFICE FURNITURE & SUPPLIES

Gordon Flesch Company, Inc. 1375 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-0549 www.gflesch.com

SPECIALTY STORES

Automated Outdoor Solutions 1595 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 308-5077 www.automatedoutdoor.com Anime and Things 109 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 308-8867 www.animeandthings.com Apple Creek 207 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-2255 www.applecreekflowers.com Artisans on Main Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois 220 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7969 www.facebook.com/ clayworkersguildofillinois Black Oak Home & Haven Co. 248 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 308-5059 www.blackoakhomeandhaven.com

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Blue Lotus Temple 221 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 337-7378 www.bluelotustemple.org Blue Thistle 113 S. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 566-7065 www.fb.com/ bluethistlewoodstock Carpetbagger Books 110 S. Johnson St. Ste. 207, Woodstock (815) 382-4303 www.carpetbaggerbooks.com Crisiswear Clothing 216 Main Street, Woodstock (773) 710-1622 www.crisiswear.com Curated by D&A 106 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-5170 www.curatedbyda.com D&A salon | apothecary 108 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-7559 www.dandasalon.com Down 2 Earth 107 East Van Buren, Woodstock (815) 527-5300 www.shopatdown2earth.com First Place Promotions & Awards 48 N. Ayer St., Harvard (815) 943-7870 www.firstplacepromos.com Gold Medal Ideas, Inc. (847) 478-0041 www.goldmedalideas.com GriffoNest Games 124 Cass St., #2, Woodstock (815) 880-5934 www.griffonest.com

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Places to Shop Hattie & Myrt 100 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-5207 www.hattieandmyrt.com

Studio D Jewelers 118 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 337-2015 www.studiodjewelers.com

Hempstock Pharms 14023 W. South Street Rd. Woodstock www.hempstockpharms.com

T-Mobile 165 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (224) 754-7089 www.tmobile.com

Makity Make 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1D, Woodstock (815) 334-2266 www.makitymake.com

The Green Spot 110 S. Johnson St., Ste. 104, Woodstock (815) 527-7122 www.mcdef.org/bookstores

My Little Bow Peeps Shop 102 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 308-5417 www.mylittlebowpeepsshop.com

The Grove House Market 105 E. Judd Street, Woodstock (847) 732-9623 www.facebook.com/ thegrovehousemarket

Read Between the Lynes 111 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 206-5967 www.readbetweenthelynes.com Seleta Scents 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1B, Woodstock www.seletascents.com

The Peacock Shoppe 120 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 354-8708 www.facebook.com/ peacockshoppedc

SPORTING GOODS

The Raven’s Niche 1212 N. Seminary Ave. Unit 1, Woodstock (815) 880-5292 www.theravensniche.com The Records Department 101 N. Johnson St. Unit 1C, Woodstock recordsdepartmentwoodstock.com The Thoughtfulness Shop 104 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 338-5651 www.thoughtfulnessshop.com Verlo Mattress Factory 3710 W. Elm St., Ste. A, McHenry (815) 578-8375 www.verlo.com

Farm & Fleet 11501 U.S. Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0263 www.walmart.com Wonder Lake Bicycle 4308 East Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 653-9904 www.wonderlakebicycle.com

THRIFT STORES

Wonder Lake Bicycle 4308 East Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 653-9904 www.wonderlakebicycle.com

Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County RESTORE 133 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-0500 903 Front St., McHenry (815) 331-8153

Woodstock Harley-Davidson 2235 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 337-3511 www.woodstockharley-dav.com

Sparrows Nest Thrift Store 120 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-5070 www.hosparrow.org

Woodstock Jewelry & Pawn 116 E. Calhoun, Woodstock (815) 337-2300 woodstockjewelryandpawn.com

ANNIE'S TREE FARM

• Antiques & Vintage items • Handcrafted Home Goods • Mid Century Modern Furnishings

Mon, Wed & Fri 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. and by appointment

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PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY FOR OVER 60 YEARS!

We sell big name brands with small town integrity.

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE Woodstock nightlife has it all. You can find nearly any genre of live music throughout the week, or those seeking a quieter ambiance can stay up late playing board games on the Square.

If wine and charcuterie, margaritas and tacos, or craft brews and pizza are to your taste, we have you covered. If billiards and darts are more your style, we have that too.

BARS

Holzlager Brewing Company 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit F, Woodstock (815) 308-5901 www.holzlagerbrewing.com

Main Street PourHouse 214 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7210 www.pourhousewoodstock.com

Public House of Woodstock 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 337-6060 www.publichouseofwoodstock.com

Kingston Lanes 1330 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-2105 www.kingstonlanes.com

Napoli Pizza 135 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-2430 www.napoliswoodstock.com

Rosati’s of Woodstock, Inc. 1652 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3600 www.myrosatis.com/woodstock

Kishwaukee Brewery, Inc. 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock (815) 308-5232 www.kishwaukeebrewing.com

Niko’s Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-6455 www.redmilltavern.com

Rush Creek Distilling 1501 W. Diggins St., Harvard (815) 943-7874 www.rushcreekdistilling.com

Lucky Bernie’s 11605 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock (815) 527-7251 www.luckybernies.com

Offsides Sports Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-8700 www.offsidesbar.com

Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit B, Woodstock (815) 527-7337 www.sofieslounge.com

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PLACES TO DINE Embark on a gastronomic adventure in Woodstock and indulge in the best BBQ, burgers, fish fries, and pizza in the county. Afterwards, our sweets shops are the perfect stop for your sweet tooth.

Whether you prefer the comfort of cozy diners, the laid-back atmosphere of chic eateries, or the sophistication of upscale dining, our independent restaurants satisfy every palate.

ASIAN

Chop Suey Hut 218 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-2112 www.chopsueyhut.com

Oliver’s Bar & Grill 228 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-5222 www.oliversbargrill.com

Niko’s Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-6455 www.redmilltavern.com

BAR & GRILL

Rosati’s Pizza 1652 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3600 www.myrosatis.com/woodstock

Porkies Pig Roast 2245 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 337-6465 www.porkiespigroast.com

Main Street PourHouse 214 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7210 www.pourhousewoodstock.com Napoli Pizza 135 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-2430 www.napoliswoodstock.com Niko’s Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-6455 www.redmilltavern.com Offsides Sports Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-8700 www.offsidesbar.com

Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine 150 S. Eastwood Dr. Unit B, Woodstock (815) 527-7337 www.sofieslounge.com

CASUAL DINING

Isabel’s Family Restaurant 1110 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock (815) 337-8230 Mary’s Mexican Grill 108 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 337-2303

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Public House of Woodstock 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 337-6060 publichouseofwoodstock.com Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit B Woodstock (815) 527-7337 www.sofieslounge.com Three Brothers Restaurant 1220 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-5606 www.3brothersrestaurant.net

CAFÉ

Cesaroni’s Café & Deli 236 Main St., Woodstock (815) 308-5844 www.cesaronis.com Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 687-0320 www.etherealconfections.com Sweet Reds Patisserie & Café 110 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-7330 www.sweetredsllc.com Tropical Smoothie Cafe 955 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (313) 800-1290 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Places to dine

DELI

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Cesaroni’s Café & Deli 236 Main St., Woodstock (815) 308-5844 www.cesaronis.com

Panera Bread 925 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-7440 www.panerabread.com

Jersey Mike’s Subs 935 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 527-7392 www.jerseymikes.com/27081/ woodstock-il

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 955 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (313) 800-1290 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Lucky Bernie’s 11605 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock (815) 527-7251 www.luckybernies.com

FAST CASUAL

Antioch Pizza Shop of Woodstock 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit D Woodstock (815) 345-3600 www.antiochpizzashop.com Beef Village 1125 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-3433 www.facebook.com/ beefvillagewoodstock Bucciferro Family McDonald’s 250 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 568-0839 www.iammcd.com Cesaroni’s Café & Deli 236 Main St., Woodstock (815) 308-5844 www.cesaronis.com Jersey Mike’s Subs 935 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 527-7392 www.jerseymikes.com/27081/ woodstock-il

COFFEE &

PIZZA

Antioch Pizza Shop of Woodstock 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit D Woodstock (815) 345-3600 www.antiochpizzashop.com Napoli Pizza 135 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-2430 www.napoliswoodstock.com Pizza Hut 667 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (779) 713-2838 www.locations.pizzahut.com/il/ woodstock Rosati’s Pizza 1652 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3600 www.myrosatis.com/woodstock

WITH A CAUSE

At Warp Corps, we combat mental illness, and substance use disorder with positive alternatives for our community.

We offer adventure sports, music and art as an outlet to help you to find your Max Happy.

We raise funds through selling our locally roasted Max Happy Coffee and handmade, custom or branded apparel.

Whether you need coffee for your staff, shirts for a family reunion, mugs with your logo on it, or hoodies for a soccer team, we’ve got you covered!

Together, we can create better lives for future generations.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE

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Your Sister’s Tomato 110 Irving Ave., Woodstock (815) 308-5177 www.yoursisterstomato.com

SWEETS

Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 687-0320 www.etherealconfections.com Sweet Reds Patisserie & Café 110 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-7330 www.sweetredsllc.com

ICE CREAM

Antioch Pizza Shop 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit D Woodstock (815) 345-3600 www.antiochpizzashop.com Millie’s Michoacana 116 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 451-2029 www.milliesmichoacana.com Read Between the Lynes 111 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 206-5967 www.readbetweenthelynes.com

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WOOD FIRED PIZZA

Looking for a great place to dine out?

Try one of these locations

DINING GUIDE

Our Neapolitan style pizzas are made with our fresh homemade dough and hand crushed San Marzano tomato sauce. Topped with fresh ingredients, then it is put in our wood fired oven where it cooks in 90 seconds.

Book our Food Truck for Corporate Lunches, Weddings, and Private Events

ALSO SERVING:

• Homemade bread made daily • Salads, Sandwiches and Desserts

Hours: Wed & Thurs 4:00-8:00 Fri & Sat 4:00-8:30 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday-Closed

815-308-5177 • 110 IRVING AVE • WOODSTOCK, IL

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.

135 Washington Street, Woodstock 815-338-2430 Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm | Fri & Sat 11am-1am Dine In • Carry Out • Hot Delivery • Catering Available

7613 Howe Rd, Wonder Lake 815-728-7759 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ONLINE ORDERING www.napolispizzaplace.com

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COME GAME WITH US

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7PM O R D E R O N L I N E F O R C A R R Y O U T ! W W W. O F F S I D E S B A R . C O M

GAMING AVAILABLE

SPORTS BAR & GRILL OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

CATERING BILLIARDS, BAGS & DARTS DAILY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS PARTY & EVENT SPACE

NEW OUTDOOR PATIO! O P E N 7 D AY S A W E E K AT 1 1 A M | 6 8 0 S E A S T W O O D D R I V E , W O O D S T O C K , I L | ( 8 1 5 ) 3 3 4 - 8 7 0 0

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1040 Lake Ave. Woodstock 815-338-6455 (MILL)

MINUTES AWAY! From Super 8, Go 1 Mile North on Rt. 47 Turn Right on Lake Avenue & You Arrived

Large outdoor patio ~OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK~ Sunday-Thursday 11am to 1am • Friday & Saturday 11am to 2am

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Win Here

Live music summer months

Play Here

OUR MENU FEATURES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Serving Breakfast all day!

Dinner Specials Senior Menu Available www.3brothersrestaurant.net

We only use fresh ingredients!

Your family will appreciate the taste of fresh and delicious food.

PRIVATE OM RO GAMING

Family Dining

Breakfast • Sandwiches • Pasta • Favorites

WE DO CARRY-OUT!

815.338.5606

PLAY SLOTS! Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. Must be 21 to Play.

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coffee | teas | espresso drinks

Celebrating 19 years!

Farm to Table • Catering • Home made desserts & soups

Good Home Cooking

815-337-8230 1110 N. Seminary Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 Hours: Sun - Thurs: 7AM - 8PM ; Fri & Sat: 7AM - 9PM

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Gourmet Foods

Homer's Ice Cream

Locally sourced food products

CHICAGO’S GREATEST THIN CRUST PIZZA!

Full RestauRant & BaR New Menu Items & TV’s to Watch All of Your Favorite Games!

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MONDAY-THURSDAY:4pm-1am FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 11am-2am SUNDAY: 11am-1:00am 214 Main Street | Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 527-7210 Here at the Main Street PourHouse we pride ourselves on personable and consistent service.

We take pride in making delicious burgers, taco’s and don’t forget our lengthy list of mason jar libations.

Come have dinner in a family friendly atmosphere or bring your buddies to watch your favorite sports team take on the competition.

Don’t forget about the Waverly Ballroom located on the 3rd floor! Wedding ceremonies, receptions, birthday parties, retirement parties, showers; we host them all, and have the best prices in the area.

Plan your celebration today!

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Whiskey, Wine & Cocktails – Full array of Whiskey, Bourbon & Special cocktails, Large selection of Reds, Whites, Pinks & Bubbles Beer -- Domestics, Imports, IPA’s & Spiked Seltzer Food – Boar’s Head premium deli meats and cheeses

Play our Slots Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1/800/GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)

HOURS: Mon – Thurs 10:00AM – 1:00AM Fri & Sat 10:00AM – 2:00AM | Sunday 11:00AM -- 11:00AM No purchase necessary. See management for full set of rules.

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PLAN AN EVENT Woodstock is home to all its residents’ important life celebrations, from weddings, birthdays, and quinceañeras to baby showers, high school reunions, and retirement parties. With the Square as a perfect backdrop for photos or small ceremonies, and a variety of event venues and catering options, you’ll be sure to have a successful event in Woodstock.

BANQUET/MEETING FACILITIES Bull Valley Golf Club 1311 Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-4411 www.bullvalleygolfclub.com

Main Street PourHouse 214 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7210 pourhousewoodstock.com

Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 687-0320 www.etherealconfections.com

Marian Central Catholic High School 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4220 www.marian.com Oliver’s Bar & Grill 228 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-5222 www.oliversbargrill.com

DOREEN T. PALUCH, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW

Over 30+ years of experience to advocate on your behalf in areas including real estate and general civil litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, including evictions and breach of contract claims.

Phone: (815) 334-1100 | www.dtplawoffice.com

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Plan an event

Stage Left Café 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 337-1395 www.woodstockoperahouse.com

Main Street PourHouse 214 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-7210 www.pourhousewoodstock.com

Woodstock Country Club 10310 Country Club Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-2191 www.woodstockcountryclub.com

Napoli Pizza 135 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-2430 www.napoliswoodstock.com

Woodstock Moose Lodge 406 Clay St., Woodstock (815) 338-9875 www.woodstockmoose.com

CATERERS

Antioch Pizza 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit D Woodstock (815) 345-3600 www.antiochpizzashop.com Bull Valley Golf Club 1311 Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-4411 www.bullvalleygolfclub.com Cesaroni’s Café & Deli 236 Main St., Woodstock (815) 308-5844 www.cesaronis.com Isabel’s Family Restaurant 1110 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock (815) 337-8230 www.facebook.com/ isabelsfamilyrestaurant Jersey Mike’s Subs 935 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 527-7392 www.jerseymikes.com/27081/ woodstock-il

Niko’ Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-6455 www.redmilltavern.com Offsides Sports Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-8700 www.offsidesbar.com Oliver’s Bar & Grill 228 Main St., Woodstock (815) 527-5222 www.oliversbargrill.com

CONCESSIONS

Your Sister’s Tomato Food Truck 110 Irving Ave., Woodstock (815) 308-5177 www.yoursisterstomato.com

Porkies Pig Roast 2245 S. Eastwood Dr. Woodstock (815) 337-6465 www.porkiespigroast.com Public House of Woodstock 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 337-6060 publichouseofwoodstock.com Rosati’s Pizza 1652 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3600 www.myrosatis.com/woodstock

Apple Creek 209 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-2255 www.applecreekflowers.com

FLORISTS

ENTERTAINMENT

A Place to Shine Music (815) 507-1352 www.aplacetoshinemusic.com Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Ln., Woodstock (815) 575-8587 www.cultureartsmusic.org Dickinson’s Little Vaudeville 110 S. Johnson St., #206 Woodstock Mall (847) 528-3942 Holly O’Hair’s Music Studio 9417 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (818) 817-1706 www.Hollyohair.com

Panera Bread 925 Country Club Rd. Woodstock (815) 337-7440 www.panerabread.com

EVENT PLANNERS

Off Square Music 1319 N. Rt. 47, Woodstock (815) 338-5164 www.offsquaremusic.org Skinners Amusements 23918 Grant Highway, Marengo (815) 943-7961 www.skinnersamusements.com Theatre 121 P. O. Box 875, Woodstock (815) 245-3231 www.theatre121.org

Apple Creek 209 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-2255 www.applecreekflowers.com Blanton’s Blossoms 10703 Allendale Rd., Woodstock www.blantonsblossoms.com Dented Gate Flower Farm 16710 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (815) 900-8320 www.dentedgateflowerfarm.com

RENTAL COMPANIES

Ralph’s General Rent-All 1390 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3101 www.ralphsrentall.com

WEDDINGS

The Bridal Beauty Team (847) 401-7765 www.thebridalbeautyteam.com Weddings by Jennifer Fox 425 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 527-1654 www.weddingsbyjenniferfox.com

Lucky Bernie’s 11605 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock (815) 527-7251 www.luckybernies.com

Quality Flooring Store & Professional Installation (815) 334-5985 2020 S Eastwood Dr., Woodstock IL 60098

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WELCOME HOME New to Woodstock? Welcome Home.

Founded in 1844, Woodstock has beautiful homes for every architectural taste, from historic to midcentury to modern. Offering housing options available for nearly all income levels in friendly, safe neighborhoods, Woodstock is ideally located in the Midwest and renowned for its beauty. Historic homes are a source of pride that gives recognition and identity to the city’s founding residents. New residents can find a home that best suits their unique needs, whether in executive homes, country

estates, downtown apartments, or multi-family communities.

Once you’re settled, stop by the Real Woodstock Visitor Center in the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry office on the Square. Meet our staff, pick up your welcome gift, and learn about local resources, city programs, and upcoming events.

Discover local businesses and organizations ready to serve all your needs here in Woodstock. Visit us online and like/follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected in your new hometown.

Reliable THOMPSON’S APPLIANCE Quality Service

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and Repair.

95 Years Serving the Woodstock Community

Appliance Services In-Home Service Offered

Delivery & Installation

Refurbished Appliances

Convenient Financing Options

Carry all major appliances & brands:

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We hope these quick references will help you get settled in our community.

Chicago Tribune (800) TRIBUNE TribLocal (312) 731-9540

public safety

*Northwest Herald 771 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake (815) 459-4040 www.nwherald.com

POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE INFORMATION EMERGENCY 911 NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS *Woodstock Police Department (815) 338-2131 *Woodstock Fire/ Rescue District (815) 338-2621 McHenry County Sheriff‘s Department (815) 338-2144

* denotes WACCI member

DRIVER’S LICENSE/ REGISTRATION SERVICES Secretary of State (815) 338-2750 Full-Service DMV Facility 458 S. Eastwood Dr. Hours of Operation: Tues-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – noon IL Secretary of State/Department of Transportation (312) 793-1000

HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY FACILITIES *Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital (815) 338-2500 *Mercyhealth Woodstock (815) 337-7100 Urgent Care & Physicians (815) 337-7100 McHenry County Crisis Line (800) 892-8900 Poison Treatment Center (800) 222-1222 PUBLIC HEALTH McHenry County Animal Control (815) 459-6222

DONATION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & CLOTHING Goodwill Industries (815) 965-0369

*Home of the Sparrow 1991 Duncan Place, Woodstock (815) 271-5444 www.hosparrow.org *Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store 120 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-5070 www.hosparrow.org

POST OFFICE / MAIL SERVICES

Woodstock Post Office (815) 338-1094 *The UPS Store 720 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-3602 www.theupsstorelocal.com/5204

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DONATION CENTERS, WASTE & RECYCLING

Habitat for Humanity RESTORE (815) 334-0500

McHenry County Health Department (815) 334-4510

Rick Bellairs 815-382-8400

*The Woodstock Independent 671 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 338-8040 thewoodstockindependent.com

*Salvation Army 290 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake (815) 455-2769 www.salvationarmy.org Vietnam Veterans (708) 371-4418

RECYCLING *Behr Iron & Metal, A Division of Alter Trading Corporation 13914 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 206-5511 www.altertrading.com/ locations/90 *Falcon Green Resources 14212 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 334-8689 www.falcongreenresources.com Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (815) 338-0393 REFUSE DISPOSAL Marengo Disposal (815) 568-7274 Waste Management (815) 338-5552

TRANSPORTATION Dial-A-Ride (815) 338-5240 Metra Trains (312) 322-6777 *Pace Bus 550 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 364-7223 www.pacebus.com

UTILITIES

ELECTRICITY *ComEd 123 Energy Dr., Rockford 1-800-344-7661 www.exeloncorp.com GAS NICOR Gas (888) 642-6748

Tessa Jania 815-260-7618

It’s Your Move

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PHONE, INTERNET, TV, CELLULAR, CABLE

*McHenry County Workforce Network 500 Russel Ct. (815) 338-7100 mchenrycountyworkforce.com

Comcast (866) 594-1234

VETERANS’ SERVICES Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs (815) 338-9292

AT&T (800) 244-4444

*i3 Broadband 602 High Point Ln., East Peoria (877) 976-0711 www.i3broadband.com *T-Mobile 65 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (224) 754-7089 www.tmobile.com

VOTING McHenry County Clerk (815) 334-4242

RADIO STATIONS

STAR 105.5 FM (815) 459-7000 WMCW Radio 1600 AM (815) 337-2300

*Dorr Township Administrative Center 1039 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-0125 www.dorrtownship.com

WATER, TREATMENT/ SOFTENING

Greenwood Township Administrative Center (815) 648-4653

Water: Woodstock City Hall (815) 338-4300 *Quality Water Conditioning 711 Amsterdam St., Woodstock (815) 338-3344 www.qualitywaterconditioning.com

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Social Security Administration 2450 Lake Shore Dr. (877) 405-7828 Illinois Department of Human Services 512 Clay St. (815) 338-0234

*Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County 667 Ware Rd., Woodstock (815) 334-4229 www.mchenrycountyil.gov/ departments/veteransassistance-commission

Hartland Township Administrative Center (815) 338-5526 Seneca Township Administrative Center (815) 923-2288

HOUSING

DEVELOPERS/HOME BUILDERS LaFontaine Enterprises 830 Prairie Ridge Dr., Woodstock (815) 790-0679 www.lafontaineenterprises.com

Lowry Construction, LTD 698 McHenry Ave., Woodstock (815) 347-5642 www.fb.com/lowryconstructionltd

Factotum Property Management P.O. Box 460, Woodstock (815) 308-5310

Tessler Construction Company, Inc. 7705 Surini Lane, Bull Valley (815) 356-9910 www.tesslerinc.com

Geanna Mulvihill – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate 13300 S. Route 47 Ste. 200, Huntley (847) 890-0854 gmulvihill.starckre.com

DUMPSTER RENTAL Falcon Green Resources 14212 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 334-8689 www.falcongreenresources.com APPRAISERS, INSPECTORS & SURVEYORS Extra Eyez Inspections Savanna Ln., Woodstock (815) 382-4766 www.extraeyezinspections.com Vanderstappen Land Surveying Inc. 1316 N. Madison St., Woodstock (815) 337-8310 www.vandersinc.com REAL ESTATE / REALTORS Arturo Flores Team Brokered By eXp Realty 245 McHenry Ave., Woodstock (815) 528-5000 www.AFT247.com Becky Kirchner, RE/MAX Plaza 112 N. Benton St., Woodstock (205) 365-5113 www.beckykirchnerinc.com Compass Real Estate 11705 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock (815) 900-2124 www.keeferealestate.com Erin Dierks – Berkshire Hathaway Stark Real Estate 112 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 338-7111 www.starckre.com

Heartland Realtor Organization 405 E. Congress Parkway, Ste. A Crystal Lake (815) 459-0600 www.heartlandro.realtor Kim Keefe’s Team Open Doors, Compass 111 W. South St., Woodstock (815) 900-7346 www.teamopendoors.com Kim McCallister Kruse - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate 112 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 355-7597 www.kmccallister.starckre.com Lisa Jesse, RE/MAX Plaza 112 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 578-4601 www.listandbuywithlisa.com Marlene Castagna – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate 112 Cass St., Woodstock (847) 651-2591 mcastagna.starckre.com Rob Schaid – RE/MAX Plaza 112 N. Benton St., Woodstock & 4005 H. Kane Ave., McHenry (815) 338-4455 & (815) 385-6770 www.joinremax.com/robschaid

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Welcome home The Rick Bellairs Team - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate 112 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 382-8400 www.rickbellairs.com Westward 360 129 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (773) 572-0880 www.westward360.com

CHILD CARE

Hearthstone Early Learning Center 350 Cristian Way, Woodstock (815) 338-1954 www.hearthstonewoodstock.org

PETS

ANIMAL SHELTERS Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-4400 www.helpingpaws.net Hooved Animal Humane Society 10801 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-4400 www.hahs.org

Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue 4301 S. IL Rt. 47, Woodstock (815) 333-4001 www.adoptaseniorpet.com PET SUPPLIES Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0263 www.walmart.com Woodstock Farm & Fleet 11501 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com VETERINARIAN Pet Care in Motion P.O. Box 461, Woodstock (815) 529-1818 www.drpattipetcareinmotion.com SUPPORT/SOCIAL SERVICES Dogs On the Go Assistance Dogs 720 S. Eastwood Dr. #175, Woodstock (815) 770-7300 www.dogsonthego.us

SENIORS

INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING Cedarhurst of Woodstock 10511 US 14, Woodstock (815) 527-7563 www.cedarhurstliving.com Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 334-6200 www.HearthstoneWoodstock.org Shepherd Premier Senior Living, Bull Valley 1307 N. Green St., McHenry (224) 333-6247 SENIOR SERVICES Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 334-6200 www.HearthstoneWoodstock.org

The Kare Group, LLC 720 S. Eastwood Dr., #150 Woodstock 888-600-7033 www.thekaregroupllc.com MEMORY CARE FACILITIES Cedarhurst of Woodstock 10511 US 14, Woodstock (815) 527-7563 www.cedarhurstliving.com Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N. Seminary Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-3590 www.independencehealth.org Shepherd Premier Senior Living, Bull Valley 1307 N. Green St., McHenry (224) 333-6247

Pace Bus 550 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights (748) 228-4282 www.pacebus.com

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CITY OF WOODSTOCK The City of Woodstock operates under the Council-Manager form of government that combines the political leadership of an elected Mayor and six City Council members with the managerial experience of an appointed City Manager. The City’s primary purpose is to serve the needs of its citizens. City Council meetings are open to the public and held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

CITY OF WOODSTOCK OFFICIALS Mayor

Mike Turner

City Council Members

Darrin Flynn, Melissa McMahon, Gordie Tebo, Tom Nierman, Bob Seegers, Jr., Natalie Ziemba Email: citycouncil@woodstockil.gov

City Staff

Roscoe Stelford III | City Manager Paul Christensen | Deputy City Manager/ Executive Director, Strategy & Planning

Danielle Gulli | Executive Director, Business Development Christina Betz | Executive Director, Operations John Lieb | Chief of Police Deborah Schober | Human Resources Director Garrett Anderson | Economic Development Director Brent Aymond | Public Works Director Joe Napolitano | Building & Zoning Director Dan McElmeel | Information Technology Director Dave Zinnen | Recreation Director Daniel Campbell | Woodstock Opera House Director Nicholas Weber | Woodstock Public Library Director Heather Arnold | Marketing and Communications Director

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CITY OF WOODSTOCK PHONE DIRECTORY

Building & Zoning Department (815) 338-4305 b&zdept@woodstockil.gov

City Hall General Information (815) 338-4300

Woodstock Opera House (815) 338-4212 operahouse@woodstockil.gov

Use the phone numbers listed below to reach the City of Woodstock’s various departments.

City Manager (815) 338-4301 citymanager@woodstockil.gov Mayor’s Office (815) 338-4302 mayor@woodstockil.gov Police Dept. (non-emergency) (815) 338-2131 policedept@woodstockil.gov Finance Department (815) 338-4300 finance@woodstockil.gov Economic Development Department (815) 338-3176 econdev@woodstockil.gov

Public Works (815) 338-6118 pwdept@woodstockil.gov

Opera House Box Office (815) 338-5300 tickets@woodstockil.gov Woodstock Public Library (815) 338-0542 library@woodstockil.gov Human Resources Department (815) 338-1172 hrdept@woodstockil.gov Recreation Department (815) 338-4363 recreation@woodstockil.gov Water/Sewer Billing (815) 338-4300 waterbilling@woodstockil.gov

City of Woodstock

CITY HALL

Office Hours Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Public Services Available at City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. (815) 338-4300 Garage Sale Permits, Yard Waste & Garbage (Disposal Stickers & Recycling Containers), Transportation Services (Senior & special use RTA permits), Water Bill Collection & Shutoffs, Meter changes & leaking inspections.

Economic Development Department (815) 338-3176 econdev@woodstockil.gov With an eye on long range goals and an ear to immediate needs, the City of Woodstock offers site selection, and business consultation services through the Economic Development Department. Please contact the Department for guidance with business expansion or relocation, start-up, market analysis, and site selection.

Building and Zoning Department (815) 338-4305 b&zdept@woodstockil.gov The Building and Zoning Department is responsible for issuing all building and construction permits, processing all zoning and subdivision petitions, and enforcing the City’s zoning, sign and building regulations. The Department also maintains demographic and land use data for Woodstock, as well as information pertaining to new development and building activity. The Building and Zoning Department provides staff and support to the following City boards and commissions: Board of

Building and Construction, Electrical Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission, Administrative Adjudication.

Department of Public Works 326 Washington Street (815) 338-6118 pwdept@woodstockil.gov The Public Works office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of all streets and rights-of-way; snow removal; park maintenance; water and sewer system maintenance; water treatment and wastewater treatment and serves as liaison to the City’s Environmental Commission.

Public Works also manages the following special programs: Leaf Collection, Adopt-A-Highway, Tree Planting Program, Block Parties, Sidewalk Construction Program, Treatment Plant Tours.

City of Woodstock Human Resources Department (815) 338-1172 hrdept@woodstockil.gov The City of Woodstock strives to recruit and maintain a highly qualified staff, whose goal it is to provide exemplary customer service to residents. To this end, the Human Resources Department handles all recruitment functions to fill vacancies or new positions.

Openings are listed on the City’s website under the Jobs button on the home page. While unsolicited resumes are not encouraged, the department maintains an Interest Card file and will forward applications for specific position openings to qualified individuals. The department also handles a variety of internal personnel duties concerning employee benefits and workplace

regulations. The department currently serves as liaison to the Cultural & Social Awareness Commission and as the contact point regarding issues of personal and property liability for the City.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS 911

Woodstock Police Department Non-Emergency Number (815) 338-2131 policedept@woodstockil.gov The Woodstock Police Department includes sworn police officers and detectives, civilian employees, community service officers and school crossing guards. They perform police protection patrol services, non-patrol and investigative functions, community services, parking enforcement, traffic safety, communications/record functions and administrative services. The department also provides a wide variety of community services and programs, some of which are listed here: Crime Stoppers, Child Identification Program, Property Identification, Vacation House Surveillance, Classroom Education Programs, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), North Central Narcotics Task Force, Police/High School Liaison Officer.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Non-Emergency Number (815) 338-2621 The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District provides two important public safety services for Woodstock area residents: fire and rescue protection. Due to its high quality, properties within the district enjoy a very low fire insurance rating for home and business owners.

B.O.C.A. fire and building codes are enforced in the construction of all new structures in the district.

Firefighters and paramedics conduct fire inspection and safety education programs throughout the year. 85 percent of the members are cross-trained in fire and medical emergencies. Paid, on-premise members provide for 24 hour on-duty response to all medical incidents. Future plans provide for more personnel on duty to also respond to fire incidents.

WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

414 W. Judd St. (815) 338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org library@woodstockil.gov Woodstock’s full-service Public Library is available to all residents.

Residents five years or older, who reside in the City of Woodstock, are entitled to a free library card.

Residents of Community School District 200 outside the city limits of Woodstock, (i.e. Rural WPL District residents) may obtain a limited library card at no charge or a full-service card at a fee of $45 per family.

In addition to traditional library services like books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines the library collection includes a Library of Things for patrons to check out tools and gadgets, a growing homeschool collection, and homebound delivery services. In addition, library staff offer technology assistance appointments, notary services, as well as scanners and fax services.

Internet access, Wi-Fi throughout the building, a small food pantry, a community meeting room, and private study rooms are available to the public.

Library hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Sept. – May)

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Jarvis & Associates, Ltd. Certified Public Accountants Ronald W. Jarvis, CPA 1065 Lake Avenue, Suite A Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (815) 338-2566 Email: ron@jarvis-cpa.com

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VILLAGE OF WONDER LAKE T

he Village of Wonder Lake is a rapidly growing residential and business community centered around Wonder Lake. The lake was created in 1929 by a group of Chicago real estate investors who damned the Nippersink Creek creating the private 830-acre recreational lake. Beginning as a summer resort and recreation area, Wonder Lake gradually evolved into a community of permanent year-round residents with a handful of part-time summer and weekend residents.

The village was incorporated in 1974 as the Village of Sunrise Ridge with a subsequent name change to the Village of Wonder Lake. The population of the Wonder Lake area is approximately 15,000 with just over 4100 residing within the corporate limits of the Village of Wonder Lake.

The Village of Wonder Lake provides parks, public works, police protection, a building department, and municipal water services to its constituents. A recent $20M

water/sewer plant became operational providing services to some residents on the east side of the lake.

Wonder Lake is the center of residential development activity in McHenry County.

The Meadows of West Bay subdivision is in the final stages of building about 300 homes with a boat launch facility as part of their commutiy park on the lake. The Stonewater development is building a planned 3,700 homes and includes areas for retail and commercial activity. A new aquatic center opened during the summer of 2023 and expansions to the center are planned.

The Wonder Lake community is privileged to be the home of the Wonder Lake Ski Show Team. Nationally recognized, they entertain on the lake nearly every Friday evening during the summer. The community supports many clubs and organizations, the oldest social one being the Yacht Club. Sailboat races occur every Sunday in the summer. The Wonder Lake Sportsman’s Club, which is

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the oldest, actively helps manage wildlife in and around the lake. Fish stocking, bird management and wetland protection and restoration are part of their mission. Fourth of July is the premier event of the year in Wonder Lake. A midday parade through the downtown area is followed by a traditional performance by the Wonder Lake Ski Show Team. The celebration culminates in a spectacular fireworks show over the lake.

Annual community fundraising efforts make this all possible.

It’s an exciting time to part of the Wonder Lake Community.

The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to serve the Wonder Lake community and welcomes all new businesses and residents to the area! Together we can be a cohesive voice in local matters. You can stay informed of new developments in the area, network with an expanded business community and engage with community leaders. We look forward to growing this relationship with the Wonder Lake community!

Wonder Lake Emergency 911

Wonder Lake Police Department (815) 728-0535 Wonder Lake Village Hall (815) 728-0839

Wonder Lake Building Department (815) 728-7725 Wonder Lake Water Department 866-371-5699 Wonder Lake Fire Department (815) 728-0088 (non-emergency) Wonder Lake Post Office (815) 653-7771

Master Property Owners Association (815) 653-1000 McHenry County Sheriff’s Office (815) 338-2141 McHenry Township Office (815) 334-4000

Greenwood Township Office (815) 334-4000 Woodstock Public Library (815) 338-0542 McHenry Public Library (815) 385-0036

Wonder Lake Post Office (815) 653-7771

Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce (815) 338-2436

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GOVERNMENT COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

MCHENRY COUNTY McHenry County Government Center 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 334-4000 (815) 338-3991 (FAX) Sheriff’s Police, Building and Zoning Inspection, Subdivision Plats, Total Assessments, Health Department, Probation, Courts, Skilled Care Nursing, Highway Maintenance, Recording Deeds and Documents, Animal Control, Zoning Appeals, Court Documents.

McHenry County Board Mike Buehler, McHenry County Board Chairman McHenry County Government Center 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 334-4224 TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Township Government is older than 1776. It originated in the mid-1600s, more than 100 years before our country became an independent nation. Township government in Illinois dates back to 1787, when Congress established the Northwest Territory and designated

counties and townships within the territories. When the second Illinois Constitution was adopted in 1848 it gave counties the option to include townships in their governmental structure.

A majority of Illinois counties chose the township system in a general election of 1849, among them being McHenry County, where the voters almost unanimously chose township government in a referendum in November of 1849.

A Township, as a political and geographic subdivision, is a municipal corporate body that can sue and be sued, own property, borrow money and levy

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taxes. The officials may act for the electorate in the Township’s name when conducting business.

Townships have many duties and some permissive powers.

Services expressly required of all townships include providing for welfare assistance, building and maintaining rural roads, assessment of property and preventing the spread of communicable disease. In addition to this, townships may establish libraries, medical clinics, museums, community buildings, public rest stations, mental health facilities and youth committees.

McHenry County is divided into 17 townships.

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City of Woodstock There are generally eight elected officers in each township. These are the supervisor, clerk, assessor, highway commissioner and four trustees. The term of office for each position is four years. Terms are synchronous rather than staggered. The annual meeting of the township electors is held the second Tuesday in April each year.

The Supervisor is the Chief Executive Officer of the township and is responsible for the township funds, serving as treasurer of all funds and records all transactions in an official book.

The Supervisor must file a statement of the financial status of the township with the township clerk. A summary of this report must be published annually.

One of the most important functions of the Supervisor is in the area of General Assistance.

The Supervisor of General Assistance gives aid to the needy. Money used for this purpose is raised by local taxes and non-State receiving units, which applies to most of the 1,400 plus townships in Illinois.

The money thus raised is used to provide food, shelter, utilities, medical care and burial whenever necessary. *Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-0125 (Office) (815) 338-1060 (Road Dist.)

Township Road District 12322 Davis Rd., Woodstock, IL www.dorrtownship.com

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT The White House President Joe Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414 – switchboard (202) 456-1111 - comment line U.S. Senate Hon. Dick Durbin (D) 711 Hart Senate Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2152

Greenwood Township 5211 Miller Rd. Wonder Lake, IL 60097 (815) 648-4653 (Office) (815) 648-2307 (Garage) www.greenwoodtownship.net

230 S. Dearborn St. Ste. 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 | (312) 353-4952

Hartland Township 15813 Nelson Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-5526 (Office) (815) 338-1432 (Hwy Dept.) www.toi.org/Townships/ McHenryCounty/Hartland_Township

230 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60604 | (312) 886-3506

Seneca Township 16506 Garden Valley Road Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 923-2288 (Office)

Hon. Tammy Duckworth (D) 524 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2854

U.S. House of Representatives 11th District Hon. Bill Foster (D) 2366 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-3515 For local office information, visit www.foster.house.gov

STATE OF ILLINOIS Office of the Governor Hon. JB Pritzker (D) 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-0244 (TTY 888-261-3336)

James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 814-2121 *State Senator, 32nd District Hon. Craig Wilcox (R) Stratton Building, A-Section, Office K Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-8000 209 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 455-6330

*State Representative, 63rd District Hon. Steven Reick (R) 225-N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-1717 1072 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 880-5340

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Find high-quality healthcare and wellness services in town or close nearby, including medical, dental, chiropractic, behavioral health, and therapist offices.

Experience peace and tranquility at local spas, exercise at recreation centers, or find a variety of outreach programs for people of all ages.

ASSISTED LIVING & LONG-TERM CARE

Cedarhurst of Woodstock 10511 US 14, Woodstock (815) 527-7563 www.cedarhurstliving.com Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 334-6200 www.HearthstoneWoodstock.org Shepherd Premier Senior Living-Bull Valley 1307 N. Green St., McHenry (224) 333-6247 shepherdpremierseniorliving.com

CLINICS/HOSPITALS

OrthoIllinois 4119 W. Shamrock Ln. Ste. 103, McHenry (815) 398-9491 www.orthoillinois.com

Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists 750 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Unit C, Crystal Lake (847) 639-5800 www.illinoisfoot.com

DENTAL CARE

Mercyhealth Woodstock 2000 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 337-7100 www.Mercyhealthsystem.org

Northwestern Medicine 3701 Doty Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-2500 www.nm.org

City Square Dental 101 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 337-1932 www.citysquaredentalcare.com Conway Dental 226 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-8155 conwaydental.net

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Health & Wellness

Family Dentistry of Woodstock 651 S. Eastwood Dr., Rt. 47 Woodstock (815) 338-0690 familydentistryofwoodstock.com Madison Street Dental 232 Main St., Woodstock (815) 205-5373 www.madisonstreetdental.com

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Clearbrook 1835 W. Central Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 870-7711 www.clearbrook.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES Turning Point 11019 US 14 Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-8081 www.turnpt.org

EMERGENCY/ IMMEDIATE CARE

FITNESS PROGRAM CONSULTANTS

Divided Labs Fitness Coaching 710 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 575-9256 www.dividedlabs.com The Fitness Yogi Deanna Merrell (262) 290-5280 Woodstock Recreation Center 820 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-4363 woodstockrecreationdepartment.com

Harmony Falls Massage Clinic and Spa 304 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 334-0842 www.harmonyfalls.net Hempstock Pharms 14023 W. South Street Rd. Woodstock 630-301-2010 www.hempstockpharms.com

MASSAGE/MEDSPAS

Glamorous Beauty Bar 1214 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock (312) 483-0219 www.glamorousbeautybar.net Harmony Falls Massage Clinic and Spa 304 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 334-0842 www.harmonyfalls.net

HealthMarkets Insurance Santos Agency 1222 N. Green St., McHenry (815) 271-5438 HealthMarkets.com/tsantos MercyCare Health Plans 580 N. Washington St. Janesville, WI (608) 758-7738 www.mercycarehealthplans.com

Secure Alliance Counseling & Consultation 202 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 527-5080 SecureAllianceCounseling.com

OUTREACH PROGRAMS New Directions Addiction Recovery Services 14411 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (779) 220-0336 www.ndars.org

ANN RRAAN OO R T T O NNI I T C C N C O I OO

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Doctor Annie Therapy Group 11618 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (224) 400-9961 www.doctorannietherapy.com

Warp Corps 114 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 985-6256 www.warpcorps.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

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MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/COUNSELING

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Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital 3701 Doty Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-2500 www.nm.org

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PHARMACIES

SENIOR WELLNESS

Mercyhealth Woodstock 2000 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 337-7100 www.Mercyhealthsystem.org

Cedarhurst of Woodstock 10511 US 14, Woodstock (815) 527-7563 www.cedarhurstliving.com

Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0256 www.walmart.com

Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 334-6200 www.HearthstoneWoodstock.org

PHYSICAL/SPEECH/ OTHER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THERAPY, Doctor Annie Therapy Group Athletico 113 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-0400 www.athletico.com

Independence Health & Therapy 708 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-1707 www.independencehealth.org Mercyhealth Woodstock 2000 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 337-7100 www.Mercyhealthsystem.org

11618 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (224) 400-9961 www.doctorannietherapy.com Main Stay Therapeutic Farm 6919 Keystone Rd., Richmond (815) 653-9374 www.mainstayfarm.org Next Level Counseling and Wellness 226 West Judd St., Woodstock 815) 575-8860 www.nlwell.org

Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists 750 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Unit C, Crystal Lake (847) 639-5800 www.illinoisfoot.com OrthoIllinois 150 S. Eastwood Dr. Ste. C, Woodstock (779) 800-2510 orthoillinois.com

Secure Alliance Counseling & Consultation 202 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 527-5080 secure.alliancecounseling.com Soulful Prairies 4706 Alden Rd., Woodstock (847) 366-6743 www.soulfulprairies.com

Farris Dental Design Dr Bruce M. Farris, DDs • Dr Walter K. Farris, DMD Providing a Comfortable and Reliable Dental Experience Comprehensive & Esthetic dental care General & Cosmetic Dentistry Implant Restorations Invisalign Whitening Dentures Snoring Appliances Experienced & Extremely Friendly Staff Convenient Location/Ample Parking 301 E. Calhoun St. • Woodstock, IL 60098 • 815-338-7774 • office@farrisdentaldesign.com

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Services available in Crystal Lake include:

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If you’re looking for health care for you, your family or your employees, MercyCare HMO can help. We offer affordable, multiyear rates, a variety of benefit packages, and guaranteed access to Mercyhealth doctors and facilities, like the new Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic–Crystal Lake.

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EDUCATION Woodstock School District 200 serves students in grades PreK-12 who live in the communities of Woodstock, Bull Valley, Greenwood, the west side of Wonder Lake, and unincorporated McHenry County. The school district was formed in 1969, when two elementary districts and one high school district consolidated, but education in Woodstock started in 1847. Today, our schools offer a strong standards-based educational program that is based on best practices and innovation but that is also rooted in the rich traditions of our 150-year-old community.

District 200 currently operates 12 schools: the Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center where all of the community’s youngest children begin their education; six elementary schools serving students in grades 1-5; two middle schools for students

District 200 provides a wide variety of programs to help every child to succeed. Early childhood education, dual language, bilingual and gifted programs, Advanced Placement classes, career and technical training, and special needs programs

and Advanced Placement tests, and our graduates attend some of the top colleges and universities in the nation.

Elementary and middle school students consistently score above the state average on standardized achievement tests.

in grades 6-8; two comprehensive high schools; and the Clay Academy, a therapeutic day school for students in grades 3-12 with special needs.

strengthen the general education curriculum. A districtwide focus on reading, writing and mathematics combined with the use of technology as a learning tool help prepare all students for success in and outside of the classroom.

The Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center is a recognized model for early childhood education. Outside of the classroom, District 200 provides an extensive selection of athletic, fine arts, enrichment and extracurricular programs. Students regularly excel at the state level in a variety of competitions, including music, mathematics, graphic arts and athletic events.

A 2006 referendum allowed the school district to complete $105 million in school construction which included new elementary, middle and high school buildings, an addition to the early learning center, and the remodeling and conversion of a former middle school to an elementary school.

District 200 high school students excel at the state and national levels in both academics and extracurricular activities. District 200 high school students perform very well on ACT

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Education

WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200

Dr. Michael Moan, Superintendent (815) 338-8200 3000 Raffel Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 www.woodstockschools.org Buildings & Grounds Office (815) 338-3397 Recorded Newsline (815) 338-5200 D200 Transportation (815) 338-4777 Woodstock High School (Gr. 9-12) 501 West South St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4370 Woodstock North High School (Gr. 9-12) 3000 Raffel Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 334-2100 Creekside Middle School (Gr. 6-8) 3201 Hercules Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-5200 Northwood Middle School (Gr. 6-8) 2121 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4900 Clay Academy (Gr. Pre-K-13) 112 Grove St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-2529 Dean Street Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 600 Dean St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-1133 Mary Endres Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 2181 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-8177 Greenwood Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 4618 Greenwood Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 648-2606 Olson Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 720 W. Judd St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-0473 Prairiewood Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 3215 Hercules Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-5300

Westwood Elementary School (Gr. 1-5) 14124 W. South St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-8173 Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center (Gr. PreK-K) 2045 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-8883

DAY CARE, NURSERY SCHOOLS, AND PRESCHOOLS

Community Action Agency for McHenry County Headstart 100 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 338-8790 www.headstartmchenrycounty.org

AT MCC, YOU’LL FIND SO MUCH

Crystal Lake Montessori School 3013 Country Club Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-0013

MORE THAN JUST A CLASSROOM. With a wide variety of degrees, certificates, career and technical programs, and classes that easily transfer, McHenry County College has the perfect solution to fit your goals.

You’ll find hands-on experiences designed to help you apply your skills, cutting-edge programming led by industry experts, and a supportive environment with countless resources ready to help you achieve success.

First United Methodist Preschool 201 W. South St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-8341 Grace Lutheran Church Preschool 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-0554, x213 Hearthstone Early Learning Center 350 Christian Way Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-1954 www.HearthstoneWoodstock.org House of Children Childcare/Preschool 2521 Harding Ln. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-4663

Take your next step today at www.mchenry.edu/think.

St. John’s Lutheran Preschool 401 St. Johns Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 St. Mary’s Preschool 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL (815) 338-3377 | (815) 338-5185 Woodstock Headstart 100 N. Benton St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-8790 Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center 2045 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-8883

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Special Education District of McHenry County – SEDOM Dr. Tim Burns, Executive Director 1200 Claussen Dr. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-3622 SEDOM works closely with the school districts of McHenry County, to assure that appropriate programs and services are available for all students (ages 3-21) with special learning needs. SEDOM’s main offices are located in Woodstock, while most services are provided in the student’s home district.

PAROCHIAL AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Mary’s Catholic School (K-8) 312 Lincoln Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-3598 or (815) 338-3377

Marian Central Catholic High School 1001 McHenry Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4220 Located in Woodstock and established in 1959, Marian Central Catholic High School is a small co-educational, college preparatory school that makes a big impact. Each student receives a personalized education plan to ensure individual achievement, academic success, and personal growth. The Marian Central Advantage is the ideology that each student is a part of a tight knit learning group, where academics, spirituality, athletics, and student life come together as one family. Marian’s academic program includes regular, honors, advanced placement, and dual credit college preparatory courses. 80% of the students achieve honor roll status and 98% of seniors are college bound at esteemed colleges nationwide.

Over $19 Million in college scholarships were earned by our Class of 2023 (89 students) and

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Marian Central continues to be the area leader in Illinois State Scholars.

Marian Central Athletics embody both a competitive spirit and skill, where sportsmanship and character are fostered in a motivating environment. With 23 sports to choose from, students can compete on a variety of different teams, most of which are no-cut. In addition to athletics, students also have opportunities to join our 35 clubs, activities, and extensive opportunities in Music, Art, and Theater.

We proudly welcome students

from 37 area schools, both private and public. Marian Central has an inclusive transfer policy, where transfer students are admitted into our family at various times of the school year. Our top priorities include student safety, educating the entire person, instilling Catholic Christian values, and supporting our students as they grow towards future success.

Financial assistance and a student work/job program is available, as well as daily bus service. For more information or to schedule a VIP Day or tour, call Kaitlin Bordeaux at (815) 338-4220, ext. 125.

Education RN), Culinary Management, COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES toCriminal Justice, Digital Media, McHenry County College (815) 455-3700 8900 US Hwy. 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012-2761 www.mchenry.edu/contact

McHenry County College Registration Office of Education (815) 334-4475 McHenry County College is the community’s resource for high quality, accessible, and affordable education.

With an ever-growing list of degrees and technical programs, the College has an option that’s perfect for everyone. Get started with just one online class, a career-ready certificate, an associate degree, or earn some college credits before continuing on to a four-year institution. Classes are available in a variety of formats and times to fit around other plans and commitments.

Popular degree and certificate programs include Nursing (CNA

Graphic Arts, Automotive Technology, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Technician, Fitness Instructor Training, Early Childhood Education, and Entrepreneurial Agriculture.

MCC is committed to bringing new opportunities to our community, such as the many exciting career paths we’ll be training for at our new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, including HVAC, welding, precision machining, and more. Community members can also take advantage of University Center at McHenry County College in Woodstock where we’re partnering with four-year schools to offer bachelor’s and advanced degrees close to home.

MCC is also the area’s resource for: • Lifelong Learning — Find community and noncredit courses at www.mchenry.edu/ community.

• Corporate Training and Professional Education — MCC meets the continuing education needs of professionals through customized training and a variety of short courses, seminars, and workshops. www.mchenry.edu/workforce.

• Small Business Development— No-cost individualized counseling, monthly workshops and timely courses, and entrepreneurial resources including assistance in obtaining funding www.mchenry.edu/isbdc.

• Free Library Access — Available for all McHenry County residents 16 years of age or older. www.mchenry.edu/ library.

• Adult Education – We help community members ages 16+ with High School Equivalency (GED), citizenship, and ESL classes. www. mchenry.edu/adulteducation.

Find more about MCC at www.mchenry.edu.

OPENING FALL 2024 University Center at McHenry County College 222 E. Church St. Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 479-7793 www.mchenry.edu/ucenter Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC) (815) 338-1032 2710 S. Country Club Rd. Woodstock, IL 60098 www.luc.edu At the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with what they’ve learned in class — something an urban setting doesn’t provide. The property also serves the surrounding community through its restoration efforts, retreat center and organic farm. LUREC is listed on Crain’s Chicago Business as a top destination for corporate retreats in the Chicagoland area.

WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 Striving • Growing • Achieving

CHANGING THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION America’sMost MostChallenging ChallengingHigh HighSchools Schools Washington Post, America’s Schools —News U.S. News & World • America’s –— Washington Post, America’s BestBest HighHigh Schools – U.S. & World Report, AP District Honor Roll —CollegeBoard.com.

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State Seal of Biliteracy • •Recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of The Best Communities for Music Education

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WORSHIP Woodstock is home to many faiths and a variety of religious institutions, highlighting the inclusive and welcoming nature of our community. *Blue Lotus Temple 221 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 337-7378 www.bluelotustemple.org

Gospel Grace Church 1903 N. Seminary, Woodstock (707) 499-1051 www.ggcwoodstock.org

Casa De Bendicion 1320 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 261-8003

Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court, Woodstock (815) 337-6510 www.gfchurch.org

Christ Life Church 13614 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 338-4934 christlifechurchwoodstock.org First Presbyterian Church of Woodstock 2018 N. IL Rt. 47, Woodstock (815) 338-2627 www.fpcwoodstock.org First United Methodist Church 201 W. South St., Woodstock (815) 338-3310 www.fumcwoodstock.org *Good News Church 1039 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 575-9224 www.goodnewswoodstock.org

*Grace Lutheran Church 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-0554 www.gracewoodstock.us Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Monastery 17906 Rt. 31., Harvard (815) 943-3588 holytransfigurationmonastery.org Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1320 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-4020 www.jw.org

McHenry County Jewish Congregation 8617 Ridgefield Rd., Crystal Lake (815) 455-1810 www.mcjconline.org New Life Christian Center 5115 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 337-4673 www.newlifewoodstock.org Resurrection Catholic Church 2918 S. Country Club Rd. Woodstock (815) 338-7330 www.resurrectionwoodstock.church *Sion Ministry 770 E. Kimball Ave., Woodstock (630) 256-0026 www.linktr.ee/sionministrychurch St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 503 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 338-0950 www.stannswoodstock.org

*St. John’s Lutheran Church 401 Saint John’s Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-5159 www.stjohnswoodstock.com *St. Mary Catholic Church 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-3377 www.stmary-woodstock.org St. Patrick Church of Hartland 15012 St. Patrick Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-7883 www.stpatrickofhartland.org *Unity Spiritual Center 225 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 337-3534 www.unitywoodstock.org Woodstock Assembly of God 1201 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 338-1316 www.woodstockag.org Woodstock Free Methodist Church 934 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-3180 www.woodstockfmc.org

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GETTING INVOLVED The Woodstock community embodies philanthropy and giving back. Stay connected with what’s happening in the community by volunteering for service projects and events or strengthen your leadership skills by chairing a committee or running a networking group. Service- and social-oriented groups in Woodstock rely on the community for fundraising efforts, delivering programs, facilitating education, and running successful events. Getting involved is a great way to help others and meet new people while improving the quality of life for all Woodstock residents.

Public service is a hallmark of our American culture. It takes a village to make a community great and in small close-knit towns like Woodstock, we appreciate all the people who give of themselves to become public servants to make our communities stronger.

Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant Committee (815) 338-2436 www.woodstockilchamber.com Women’s Networking Group (815) 338-2436 www.woodstockilchamber.com Woodstock Pride Woodstock Pride is an inclusive civic group dedicated to promoting diversity, cultural integration and self-celebration of LGBTQIA+ persons, families and businesses. In 2019 we hosted the first annual Woodstock Pride Fest and parade which boasted over 2,500 people in attendance.

We appreciate the continued support of the city and community and we are proud to be part of such a diverse community here in Woodstock.

In addition to the annual Pride Fest, we host a variety of other events such as socials, fundraisers and educational events with the goal of uniting the community.

We encourage you to attend one of our meetings, learn more about our group and become involved as a participant or advocate.

To contact the Pride board email woodstockpride@gmail.com

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (888) 687-2277 www.aarp.org

American Association of University Women www.crystallake-il.aauw.net

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American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org *Artisans on Main, Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois 220 Main St., Woodstock (815) 321-9475 www.facebook.com/ clayworkersguildofillinois Animal Outreach Society P.O. Box 396, McHenry (815) 385-0005 www.animaloutreachsociety.info Assisi Animal Foundation McHenry County’s No-Kill Animal Shelter P.O. Box 143, Crystal Lake (815) 455-9411 www.assisi.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County 630 N. IL Rt. 31, Crystal Lake (815) 385-3855 www.bbbsmchenry.org

Boy Scouts – Blackhawk Area Council 600 N. IL Rt. 31, Crystal Lake (815) 397-0210 www.blackhawkscouting.org *CASA of McHenry County 630 N. Route 31, Ste. 101 Crystal Lake (779) 994-4398 www.casamchenrycounty.org Child Advocacy Center of McHenry 1 S. Virginia St., Crystal Lake (815) 334-9597 www.mchenrycac.org *Clearbrook 1835 W. Central Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 870-7111 www.clearbrook.org *Community Action Agency for McHenry County Head Start 100. N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 338-8790 www.facebook.com/ CAAforMcHenryCountyHeadStart

Getting Involved *Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, Inc. 13707 W. Jackson St., Ste. B Woodstock (815) 338-5757 www.illinoiscccs.org Crime Stoppers (800) 762-STOP www.mchenrysheriff.org *Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane, Woodstock (815) 575-8587 www.cultureartsmusic.org *District 200 Education Foundation P.O. Box 172, Woodstock www.d200edfoundation.org *D200 Music Boosters P.O. Box 1623, Woodstock (815) 354-7191 www.d200musicboosters.org *Dogs on the Go Assistance Dogs 720 S. Eastwood Dr., #175, Woodstock (815) 770-7300 www.dogsonthego.us *Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-0125 www.dorrtownship.com Environmental Defenders of McHenry County 110 S. Johnson St., Ste. 106 Woodstock (815) 338-0393 www.mcdef.org *Family Health Partnership Clinic 401 E. Congress Pkwy., Crystal Lake (815) 334-8987 www.hpclinic.org *Food Shed Co-op P.O. Box 1663, Woodstock (815) 315-1541 www.foodshed.coop *Friends of the Old Courthouse P.O. Box 385, Woodstock www.friendsoftheoldcourthouse.org *Friends of the Opera House 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock (815) 338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com/ operahouse/page/friends-opera-house *Gavers Community Cancer Foundation P. O. Box 1724, Woodstock (815) 482-8350 www.gavers.org *GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry 5404 W. Elm St. Unit A, McHenry (815) 385-7529 www.gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry

ABOUT HISPANIC CONNECTIONS El grupo Conexiones Hispanas nació de una visión de negocios Hispanos conectando para apoyarse el uno al otro, crecer individualmente y colectivamente, y servir a la comunidad. Conectamos con líderes increíbles en la comunidad que vieron un potencial, creyeron en cada uno y pusieron su liderazgo a trabajar para no solo beneficiarse mutuamente, pero ir más allá y beneficiar a una comunidad con una necesidad de una voz. Estamos estableciendo un lugar para la comunidad hispana y poder expresarse e integrarse con la población del condado de McHenry.

Conexiones Hispanas no es solo un grupo de redes laborales donde negocios vienen y se reúnen, integran, se apoyan mutuamente y buscan crecer a través de referencias de clientes, pero es un grupo que ha evolucionado y se ha vuelto la voz de una comunidad que está ansiosa de integrarse y ser escuchada. Conexiones Hispanas es realmente un grupo de redes laborales y de servicio comunitario. Hemos creado eventos como la celebración del Día de la Independencia de México, Noche de Carrera universitaria con el Distrito 200 para padres y estudiantes, Churros con Santa, Noche de Salsa y la noche legal. Apoyamos a estudiantes con becas y eventos multiculturales con escuelas y estudiantes enseñando el baile y la música Latina. Estamos orgullosos de enseñarle al pueblo de Woodstock como dos culturas pueden trabajar juntas con respeto y liderazgo. En 2018 y 2019, patrocinamos candidatas Latinas para el concurso de Señorita Woodstock y se llevaron la corona por dos años consecutivos.

El futuro es brillante, te invitamos a ser miembro y ser parte de nuestra historia exitosa. Ser parte de esta fuerza de líderes requiere un compromiso a algo más grande que tu mismo y necesitamos tu dedicación y ser esa voz para la comunidad de Woodstock y el condado de McHenry.

Hispanic Connections is a group that was born from a vision of Hispanic businesses connecting to network, support one another, grow individually and collectively, and give back to our community. We connected with incredible leaders in the community that saw our potential, believed in each other and put their leadership to work to benefit not only our businesses but much more, a community in need of a voice. We are creating a place for the Hispanic community to express itself and integrate with the population of McHenry County. Hispanic Connections is not only a networking group where business come to meet, integrate, and support each other, looking to grow via referrals but it has become a force and voice of a community that is eager to integrate, lead and be heard. Hispanic Connections is truly a networking and service group. We have created events like the annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration, Latino Parent Career Night together with District 200, Churros with Santa, Salsa Nights and legal night. We support scholarships and multicultural events in schools engaging with students and staff to teach Latin Music and Latin Dance. We are proud to show a town like Woodstock, how two cultures can come together with respect and leadership. In 2018 and 2019 we sponsored Latina candidates for the annual Miss Woodstock Pageant and they took home the crown for two consecutive years.

The future is bright, we invite you to become a member and become part of our success story. Being part of this leadership force requires commitment to something greater than yourself, and we need that dedication from even more of you to give a voice to the Hispanic Community of Woodstock and McHenry County.

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Getting involved *Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois 353 Randall Rd., South Elgin (844) 476-4463 www.girlscoutsni.org Glory Bound Rescue Ranch 1404 Busse Rd., Marengo (815) 338-2594 www.gloryboundrr.org *Groundhog Days Committee (815) 382-8400 www.woodstockgroundhog.org *Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County P.O. Box 1166, McHenry (815) 759-9002 www.habitatmchenry.org *Habitat for Humanity ReStore 133 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-0500 903 Front St., McHenry (815) 331-8153 www.habitatmchenry.org *Heartland REALTOR Organization 405 E. Congress Parkway, Ste. A Crystal Lake (815) 459-0600 www.heartlandro.realtor *Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 334-6200 www.hearthstonewoodstock.org *Hearthstone Early Learning Center 350 Christian Way, Woodstock (815) 338-1954 www.hearthstonewoodstock.org *Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-4400 www.helpingpaws.net *Home of the Sparrow 1991 Duncan Pl., Woodstock (815) 271-5444 www.hosparrow.org

*Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-5563 | www.hahs.org Hope For Their Future 13711 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 575-9025 www.hopefortheirfuture.com Illinois Dept. of Human Services 512 Clay St., Woodstock (815) 338-0234 www.dhs.state.il.us Illinois Dept. of Veteran Affairs George Dunn County Building 69 W. Washington Ste. 1620, Chicago (312) 814-2460 www2.illinois.gov/veterans Illinois Migrant Council 333 Commerce Dr., Ste. 800 Crystal Lake (815) 955-0300 www.illinoismigrant.org *Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-3590 708 Washington, Woodstock (815) 338-1707 www.independencehealth.org Independent Order of Odd Fellows Guardian #60 725 Wicker St., Woodstock (815) 527-7002 JourneyCare 2050 Claire Court, Glenview (224) 770-2489 www.journeycare.org League of Women Voters of McHenry County P.O. Box 57, Crystal Lake *Main Stay Therapeutic Farm 6919 Keystone Rd., Richmond (815) 653-9374 www.mainstayfarm.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois 640 N. LaSalle Dr., Ste. 280, Chicago (312) 602-9474 www.wish.org/illinois McHenry County Animal Control 100 N. Virginia St., Crystal Lake (815) 459-6222 www.mchenrycountyil.gov McHenry County Audubon Society P.O. Box 67, Woodstock www.mchenryaudubon.org McHenry County Bicycle Club www.mchenrybicycleclub.org McHenry County Conservation District 18410 US Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-6223 www.mccdistrict.org

McHenry County Extension Unit – U of I Extension (includes Homemakers and 4-H Clubs) 1102 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-3737 www.extension.illinois.edu *McHenry County Fair Association P.O. Box 375, Woodstock (815) 338-5315 www.mchenrycountyfair.com

McHenry County Farm Bureau 1102 McConnell Rd., Woodstock (815) 338-1520 www.mchenrycfb.org McHenry County Historical Society Museum 6422 Main St., Union (815) 923-2267 www.mchenrycountyhistory.org

McHenry County Housing Authority 1108 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-7752 www.mchenrycountyhousing.org

McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society P.O. Box 184, Crystal Lake www.mcigs.org *McHenry County Marine Corps League Detachment 1009 Meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

240 N. Throop St., Woodstock (847) 906-DDOG www.mchenrycountymcl.com McHenry County PADS 1805 S. IL Rt. 31, McHenry (815) 759-7284 www.pioneercenter.org *McHenry County Workforce Network 500 Russell Court, Woodstock (815) 338-7100 www.mchenrycountyil.gov *McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) P.O. Box 355, Crystal Lake (815) 382-7782 www.mcysasports.org *Mental Health Resource League P.O. Box 204, McHenry (815) 385-5745 | www.mhrl.org *Moms of McHenry County 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake (847) 791-5650 www.mchenrymothers.org *NAMI McHenry County 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake (815) 308-0851 www.namimchenrycounty.org *Naturally McHenry County PO Box 1106, Huntley (815) 893-6280 www.naturallymchenrycounty.com *New Directions Addiction Recovery Services 1411 Kishwaukee Valley Rd. Woodstock (779) 220-0336 | www.ndars.org

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Getting involved Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association 8900 US Rt. 14, Crystal Lake (815) 861-1237 www.nibainfo.org

*Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation 120 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-5070 www.hosparrow.org

*Off Square Music 1319 N. Rt. 47, Woodstock (815) 338-5164 www.offsquaremusic.org

*The Community Foundation for McHenry County 33 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake (815) 338-4483 www.thecfmc.org

*Pace Bus 550 Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 364-7223 www.pacebus.com

*The Salvation Army 290 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake (815) 455-2769 www.centralusa.salvationarmy. org/mchenry

Pheasants Forever P.O. Box 1153, Crystal Lake mchenrycountypheasants forever.org *Pioneer Center of McHenry County 4031 W. Dayton St., Crystal Lake (815) 344-1230 www.pioneercenter.org Planned Parenthood (Chicago Area) 5937 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (773) 287-2020 www.plannedparenthood.org

Theatre 121 P. O. Box 875, Woodstock (815) 245-3231 www.theatre121.org *Turning Point 11019 US Rt. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-8081 www.turnpt.org *United Way of McHenry County 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry (815) 363-1377 www.uwmchenry.org

Prairie State Legal Services (Legal Aid Program) 400 Russel Ct., Woodstock (815) 344-9113 www.pslegal.org

*Veterans Assistance Commission 667 Ware Rd., Ste. 100, Woodstock (815) 334-4229 www.mchenrycountyil.gov

*Senior Care Volunteer Network 42 East St., Ste. C, Crystal Lake (815) 455-3120 www.scvnmchenrycounty.org

*Veterans Path to Hope 805 S. McHenry Ave., Ste. D Crystal Lake (815) 321-4673 www.veteranspathtohope.org

Senior Services Associates 3519 N. Richmond Rd., McHenry (815) 344-3555 4704 Three Oaks Rd., Crystal Lake (815) 356-7457 www.seniorservicesassoc.org

*VFW Post 5040 1039 Lake Ave.,Woodstock (815) 338-5040 www.vfw5040.org Warp & Weft Weavers Guild P.O. Box 666, Woodstock warpandweftweaversguild.org

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team P.O. Box 518, Wonder Lake www.wonderlakeskiteam.org *Woodstock Community Choir P.O. Box 194, Woodstock woodstockcommunitychoir.org *Woodstock Farmer’s Market woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County 3430 N. Elm St., McHenry (815) 322-2357 www.yfc-mc.org

SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

*Woodstock Fine Arts Association P.O. Box 225, Woodstock www.woodstockfinearts.org

*Heartland Realtor Organization 405 E. Congress Parkway, Ste. A Crystal Lake (815) 459-0600 www.heartlandro.realtor

*Woodstock Fire & Rescue District 435 E. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 338-2621 www.wfrd.org

McHenry County Bar Association 666 Russell Ct., Unit 201 Woodstock (815) 338-9559 www.mchenrycountybarassoc.org

Woodstock Folk Festival P.O. Box 1628, Woodstock www.woodstockfolkfestival.org

*Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1A Woodstock (815) 338-2436 www.woodstockilchamber.com

Woodstock Food Pantry 1033 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 337-0375 *Woodstock Girls Softball P.O. Box 454, Woodstock www.woodstockgirlssoftball.org *Woodstock Little League P.O. Box 94, Woodstock www.woodstocklittleleague.org *Woodstock Moose Lodge No. 1329 406 Clay St., Woodstock (815) 338-9875 www.woodstockmoose.com *Woodstock Rotary Club P.O. Box 53, Woodstock www.rotaryclubofwoodstock.com *Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue Adoptions 4301 S. Rt. 47, Woodstock (815) 333-4001 www.adoptaseniorpet.com

*Woodstock Pride 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1A Woodstock www.woodstockilpride.com *Woodstock Professional and Business Women P.O. Box 344, Woodstock www.wpbw.org

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

McHenry County Democratic Party P.O. Box 1126, Crystal Lake (847) 906-1559 www.mchenrydems.org McHenry County Republican Party 6500 NW Hwy. Ste. 8, Crystal Lake (815) 560-2307 www.mchenrycountygop.org

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PERSONAL & BUSINESS SERVICES Everywhere you look, entrepreneurs are an integral part of the strong social fabric of the Woodstock community and workforce. Big or small, independent providers offer a variety of services to take care of all your needs.

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICE ADVERTISING SALES Jarvis & Associates 1065 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Woodstock (815) 338-2566 www.jarvis-cpa.com NBaldwin Company 330 E. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 206-5647 www.baldwincpa.net Nihan & Nihan, Ltd. Accounting & Tax Service 211 Dean St., Ste. 2B, Woodstock (815) 338-0053 www.nihantax.com

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Alpha Media / Star 105.5 8800 US Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake (815) 459-7000 | Carla Coulter Shaw Media 7717 S. IL Rt. 31, Crystal Lake (815) 459-4040 The Woodstock Independent 671 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 338-8040

AIR PURIFICATION

Woodstock Heating & Cooling 333 E. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 338-0282 www.woodstockheating.com

ATTORNEYS & LEGAL SERVICES

Campion Curran Law, P.C. 8600 Rt. 14 Ste. 107, Crystal Lake (815) 560-8008 www.campioncurranlaw.com

Personal & Business services Doreen T. Paluch, PC 130 ½ Cass St., Woodstock (815) 334-1100 dtplawoffice.com

Woodstock Chevrolet, LLC 2145 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-6680 www.woodstockchevy.com

Hibbs Law, LLC 224 W. Judd St., Ste. 8, Woodstock (773) 888-2134 | hibbslaw.com

Woodstock Harley Davidson 2235 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 337-3511 www.woodstockharley-dav.com

Michling Law Firm, PC 101 N. Throop St., Woodstock (815) 338-9600 www.michlingplaza.com

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Prime Law Group, LLC 747 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-2040 www.primelawgroup.com Stusowski Kraft P.C. 380 N. Terra Cotta Rd. Unit C, Crystal Lake (815) 893-0043 www.trustsklaw.com/index.html Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin 40 Brink St., Crystal Lake (815) 459-8800 www.zcwlaw.com

AUTOMOTIVE – REPAIR & SERVICE

Castle AutoPlex McHenry 1107 S. Rt. 31, McHenry (815) 385-6000 www.castleautoplexmchenry.com Kunes Country Auto Group of Woodstock 1790 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-5100 www.KunesWoodstock.com

Advia Credit Union 975 Country Club Rd., Woodstock (815) 321-5000 www.adviacu.org BMO Harris Bank 225 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 338-6200 www.harrisbank.com Great Lakes Credit Union 180 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (847) 578-7341 www.glcu.org Home State Bank N.A 124 S. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 338-2000 www.homestbk.com Prairie Community Bank 800 West Grant Hwy., Marengo (815) 568-4100 www.prairiecommunitybank.com Wonder Lake State Bank 7526 Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 728-8000 www.thestatebankgroup.com

BEAUTY SALONS / SPAS D&A salon | apothecary 108 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 527-7559 www.dandasalon.com

Glamorous Beauty Bar 1214 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock (312) 483-0219 www.glamorousbeautybar.net Harmony Falls Massage Clinic and Spa 304 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 334-0842 www.harmonyfalls.net

CEMETERY

McHenry County Memorial Park 11301 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-1320 www.burialplanning.com

CERTIFIED NOTARY PUBLIC Marsh Mobile Notary 101 Bloomfield Dr., Woodstock (815) 575-9655 www.marshmobilenotary.com

COMPUTERS/IT SERVICES CANDID Solutions, Inc. Woodstock (815) 207-8000 www.candid.solutions

CorporateIT 133 S. Walkup Ave., Crystal Lake (815) 701-9292 www.corpitdept.com ESC! Technologies Group LLC 138 Cass St., Woodstock (847) 802-9372 www.esctechnologiesgroup.com MBI 227 W. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 880-5226 mbistaffing.com OWC Pro IT Services 8 Galaxy Way, Woodstock (815) 701-9280 www.owcproit.com

CONSULTING

Be Incredible Coaching Woodstock (847) 602-8183 www.beincrediblecoaching.com CorporateIT 133 S. Walkup Ave., Crystal Lake (815) 701-9292 www.corpitdept.com Forward Effect Coaching 466 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 404-7246 www.forwardeffectcoaching.com Hunter Benefits Consulting Group, Inc. 132 Cass St., #2, Woodstock (847) 776-2125 www.HunterBenefits.com MBI 227 W. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 880-5226 www.mbistaffing.com OWC Pro IT Services 8 Galaxy Way, Woodstock (815) 701-9280 www.owcproit.com Sustainable Staffing Inc. 719 Ridgeview Dr., Ste. A, McHenry (815) 560-0037 www.sustainablestaffinginc.com

CONTRACTORS – GENERAL

Associated Electrical Contractors, LLC 319 Lamb Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-6600 www.associated-electrical.com Blue Ribbon Millwork 1401 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8900 www.blueribbonmillwork.com

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Personal & Business Services B & Z Electrical Contractors, Inc. 912 Trakk Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-6317 www.bzelectrical.com LaFontaine Enterprises 1361 Sandpiper Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-8380 www.lafontaineenterprises.com Lowry Construction, LTD 698 McHenry Ave., Woodstock (815) 347-5642 www.facebook.com/ lowryconstructionltd/ Phoenix Woodworking Corporation 2000 Duncan Place, Woodstock (815) 338-9338 www.phoenixwoodworking.com Tessler Construction Company, Inc. 7705 Surini Lane, Bull Valley (815) 356-9910 www.tesslerinc.com

CREDIT COUNSELING

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, Inc. 13707 W. Jackson St., Ste. B, Woodstock (815) 338-5757 www.illinoiscccs.org

CREMATORIUM/ CREMATION PLANNING

Justen’s Wonder Lake Funeral Home 7611 W. Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 728-0233 www.justenfh.com McHenry County Memorial Park 11301 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-1320 www.burialplanning.com

Saunders Funeral Home & Crematory 1745 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 420-3030 www.saundersfhc.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

DELIVERY SERVICE

Compass Financial Group of Raymond James 4443 Marsh Hawk Dr., Loves Park (815) 654-8124 raymondjames.com/ compassfinancialgroup

Peet Frate Line, Inc. 650 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-5500 www.peetfrateline.com The UPS Store 720 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-3602 www.theupsstore.com

DIGITAL MARKETING

Anchor Bay Marketing Hidden Acre Estates, Woodstock (866) 485-0440 www.anchorbaymarketing.com TurnKey Digital, LTD 112 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 334-9300 www.turnkeydigital.com

EMBROIDERY

First Place Promotions 48 N. Ayer St., Harvard (815) 943-7870 www.firstplacepromos.com Gold Medal Ideas 1160 Thompson Blvd.

Buffalo Grove (847) 478-0041 www.goldmedalideas.com

ENGRAVERS/TROPHIES First Place Promotions 48 N. Ayer St., Harvard (815) 943-7870 www.firstplacepromos.com

BMO Harris Bank 225 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 338-6477 www.harrisbank.com

Country Financial – Bill Wilson 118 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-2950 representatives.countryfinancial. com/bill.wilson Edward Jones - Erik Olsen 1114 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 355-8470 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones - Robin Alvigi 211 Dean St., Ste. 2A,Woodstock (815) 338-2911 www.edwardjones.com Exemplar Financial Network – Heidi Alten, AIF 630 Kenosha St., Walworth, WI (800) 822-3642, ext. 1268 www.exemplarfn.com Home State Bank N.A. 124 S. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 338-2000 www.homestateonline.com Mark Mitchell - State Farm Insurance Agency 717 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-1000 www.woodstock47.com

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Farm & Fleet 11501 U.S. Hwy. 14, Woodstock (815) 338-2549 www.farmandfleet.com

Walmart 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 206-0263 www.walmart.com

FLOORING – MATERIALS & INSTALLATION Murphy’s Flooring 2104 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-5985 www.murphysflooring.net

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Justen’s Wonder Lake Funeral Home 7611 W. Hancock Dr. Wonder Lake (815) 728-0233 www.justenfh.com

Saunders Funeral Home & Crematory 1745 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 420-3030 www.saundersfhc.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Anchor Bay Marketing Hidden Acre Estates, Woodstock (866) 485-0440 www.anchorbaymarketing.com Carrigan Design (815) 703-8099 www.carrigandesign.com Copy Express, Inc. 301 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 338-7161 www.copyexpressyes.com Gold Medal Ideas 1160 Thompson Blvd.

Buffalo Grove (847) 478-0041 www.goldmedalideas.com

MCHENRY COUNTY’S HOME FOR AGGREGATE PRODUCTS SINCE 1968.

ValleyAggregates.com 1505 S Rose Farm Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 • 815.337.7263 76 | WOODSTOCK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Personal & Business services Schmidt Printing 130 Washington St., rear, Woodstock (815) 338-0222 www.schmidtprinting.net TurnKey Digital, LTD 112 N. Benton St., 2nd Floor Woodstock (815) 334-9300 www.turnkeydigital.com

HEATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

Woodstock Heating & Cooling 333 E. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 338-0282 woodstockheating.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Automated Outdoor Solutions 1595 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 308-5077 www.automatedoutdoor.com Cal & Shan’s Landscape & Design 2819 Raycraft Rd., Woodstock (815) 509-1026 calandshans.com LaFontaine Enterprises 1361 Sandpiper Ln., Woodstock (815) 338-8380 www.lafontaineenterprises.com Mendez Landscaping & Brick Pavers, Inc. 2805 Raycraft Rd., Woodstock (815) 578-8848 www.mendezlandscaping.net Nierman Landscape & Design 1317 Lamb Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-8873 www.niermanland.com

Roberts Exterior Services, LLC 2811 E. Lake Shore Dr. Wonder Lake (815) 653-7663 The Mulch Center 780 Washington, Woodstock (847) 459-7200 www.mulchcenter.com Thompson’s Appliance 318 Clay St., Woodstock (815) 338-5611 thompsonappliancewoodstock.com

INDIVIDUALS/LEADERS Bill Foster for Congress 552 S. Washington St. Ste. 104, Naperville (650) 769-0826 www.foster.house.gov

Citizens for Lou Ness 466 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 404-7246 www.citizensforlouness.com Craig Wilcox - State Senator 32nd District 209 N. Benton St., Woodstock (815) 455-6330 www.senatorwilcox.com Jim Prindiville 214 W. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 276-7535 State Representative Steven Reick 1072 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 880-5340 www.repstevenreick.com

INSURANCE – PERSONAL, HOME & AUTO Country Financial – Bill Wilson 118 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-2950 www.countryfinancial.com

Country Financial - Rosa Luna 1400 N. Seminary Ave. Ste. K, Woodstock (815) 527-9152 www.countryfinancial.com

Liberty Mutual Insurance George Chase Woodstock (847) 373-8577 www.libertymutual.com

Country Financial – Shawn McAuliffe 1400 Seminary Ave. Ste. K, Woodstock (815) 527-9191 representatives.countryfinancial. com/shawn.mcauliffe

Mark Mitchell - State Farm Insurance Agency 717 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 334-1000 www.statefarm.com/agent/us/il/ woodstk/mark-mitchell

Ferrera Insurance Agency 1216 N. Seminary Ave. Ste. H, Woodstock (847) 802-8408 www.ferrerainsurance.com Frisbie & Lohmeyer Insurance 131 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-3265 www.frisbielohmeyer.com Great Lakes Credit Union 180 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (800) 982-7850 www.glcu.org Guzman Insurance Agency, Inc. 1060 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-5807 www.agents.allstate.com HealthMarkets Insurance Santos Agency 1222 N. Green St., McHenry (815) 271-5438 HealthMarkets.com/tsantos J. Martinez Insurance & Financial Services Inc. 360 S. Division, Unit 5, Harvard (847) 943-4000 www.askjuanita.com Jones Insurance Services 747 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8176 www.jonesinsuranceservices.com

Matthew Domson Agency 131 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (630) 339-4700 www.farmersagent.com/mdomson

INSURANCE – FINANCIAL Country Financial – Bill Wilson 118 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 206-2950 www.countryfinancial.com Liberty Mutual Insurance – George Chase Woodstock (847) 373-8577 www.libertymutual.com

INVESTMENTS

Edward Jones – Erik Olsen 1114 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock (815) 355-8470 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones – Robin Alvigi 211 Dean St., Ste. 2A, Woodstock (815) 338-2911 www.edwardjones.com Exemplar Financial Network – Heidi Alten, AIF 630 Kenosha St., Walworth, WI (800) 822-3642 ext. 1268 www.exemplarfn.com

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Personal & Business Services Design FIRE & WATER - CLEANUP Carrigan (815) 703-8099 www.carrigandesign.com & RESTORATION Servpro of Caledonia, Harvard, North Woodstock 5211 Mann Dr., Unit C, Ringwood (815) 728-7621 www.servprocaledonia harvardnorthwoodstock.com

TurnKey Digital, LTD 112 N. Benton St. 2nd Floor, Woodstock (815) 334-9300 www.turnkeydigital.com

KITCHEN REMODELING/ MORTGAGES Advia Credit Union 975 Country Club Rd., Woodstock CABINETS (815) 321-5000 Blue Ribbon Millwork 1401 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8900 www.blueribbonmillwork.com Woodstock Lumber Co. 101 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-0075 www.woodstocklumber.com

www.adviacu.org

America Quintana - PRMG 121 E. Calhoun St., Unit G Woodstock (708) 238-8391 americaq@prmg.net BMO Harris Bank 225 W. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 338-6477 www.harrisbank.com

LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Great Lakes Credit Union Automated Outdoor Solutions 1595 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 308-5077 www.automatedoutdoor.com Cal & Shan’s Landscape & Design 2819 Raycraft Rd., Woodstock (815) 509-1026 www.calandshans.com Langton Snow Solutions DBA Langton Group 4510 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 338-2630 www.langtongroup.com Mendez Landscaping & Brick Pavers, Inc. 2805 Raycraft Rd., Woodstock (815) 578-8848 www.mendezlandscaping.net Nierman Landscape & Design 1317 Lamb Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-8873 www.niermanland.com The Mulch Center 780 Washington, Woodstock (847) 459-7200 www.mulchcenter.com

MARKETING CONSULTANTS

180 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (800) 982-7850 www.glcu.org Home State Bank N.A. 124 S. Johnson St., Woodstock (815) 338-2000 www.homestateonline.com Prairie Community Bank 800 W. Grant Hwy., Marengo (815) 568-4100 www.prairiecommunitybank.com Wonder Lake State Bank 7526 Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake (815) 728-8000 www.thestatebankgroup.com

MULCH

The Mulch Center 780 Washington St., Woodstock (847) 459- 7200 www.mulchcenter.com

PAYROLL SERVICES

NBaldwin Company 330 E. Jackson St., Woodstock (815) 206-5647 www.baldwincpa.net Nihan & Nihan Accounting & Tax Service 211 Dean St., Ste. 2B, Woodstock (815) 338-0053 | nihantax.com

Anchor Bay Marketing Hidden Acre Estates, Woodstock (866) 485-0440 www.anchorbaymarketing.com

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PEST CONTROL

Fox Pest Control – Chicago 920 N. Ridge Ave. # A-4, Lombard (331) 642-8744 www.foxpest-illinois.com

PHOTOGRAPHY/STUDIO/ VIDEO PRODUCTION 400ft & Below Photography McHenry (815) 403-9965 400ftandbelowphotography.com Higher Focus Photography Woodstock (815) 307-0974 higherfocusphotography.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Factotum Property Management P. O. Box 460, Woodstock (815) 308-5310 Westward 360 129 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (773) 572-0880 westward360.com

PUBLIC SAFETY

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District 435 E. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 338-2621 www.wfrd.org

Kellwood Studio Photography 171 S. Main St., Ste. A, Crystal Lake (224) 303-4020 kellwoodstudiophotography.com

Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-2131 (Non-Emergency) www.woodstockil.gov

Redwood + Sage 121 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (719) 460-2095 www.redwoodsagephoto.com

RENTALS – EQUIPMENT AND PARTY SUPPLIES

PORTABLE TOILETS Pitel Septic Inc. P.O. Box 385, Ringwood (815) 385-1819 www.pitelseptic.com

PRINTERS

Copy Express,Inc. 301 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 338-7161 www.copyexpressyes.com Schmidt Printing 130 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 338-0222 www.schmidtprinting.net The UPS Store 720 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-3602 www.theupsstore.com

Ralph’s General Rent-All 1390 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-3101 www.ralphsrentall.com

RESTORATION & CLEANING

ClearChoice Services 1002 Courtaulds Dr. Unit A, Woodstock (815) 770-5727 www.clearchoiceillinois.com Servpro of Caledonia, Harvard, North Woodstock 5211 Mann Dr., Unit C, Ringwood (815) 728-7621 www.servprocaledonia harvardnorthwoodstock.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS Exterior Services, LLC PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Roberts 2811 E. Lake Shore Dr. First Place Promotions & Awards 48 N. Ayer St., Harvard (815) 943-7870 www.1stplacepromos.com

Gold Medal Ideas, Inc. 1160 Thompson Blvd.

Buffalo Grove (847) 478-0041 www.goldmedalideas.com

Wonder Lake (815) 653-7663

SAND/GRAVEL

Valley Aggregates 1505 S. Rose Farm, Woodstock (815) 337-7263 www.valleyaggregates.com

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

Behr Iron & Metal, A Division of Alter Trading Corporation 13914 Washington St., Woodstock (815) 206-5511 www.altertrading.com

Personal & Business services

SEPTIC & SEWER

Pitel Septic Inc. 5219 Richmond Rd., Richmond (815) 385-1819 www.pitelseptic.com

SHIPPING SERVICES

The UPS Store 720 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-3602 www.theupsstore.com

SIGNS & BANNERS

Copy Express, Inc. 301 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock (815) 338-7161 www.copyexpressyes.com The UPS Store 720 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-3602 www.theupsstore.com

SNOW REMOVAL

Cal & Shan’s Landscape & Design 2819 Raycraft Rd., Woodstock (815) 509-1026 www.calandshans.com

Langton Snow Solutions DBA Langton Group 4510 Dean St., Woodstock (815) 338-2630 www.langtongroup.com Nierman Landscape & Design 1317 Lamb Rd., Woodstock (815) 337-8873 www.niermanland.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Anchor Bay Marketing Hidden Acre Estates, Woodstock (866) 485-0440 www.anchorbaymarketing.com TurnKey Digital, LTD 112 N. Benton St., 2nd Floor Woodstock (815) 334-9300 www.turnkey.digital

TRAVEL AGENCY

Cruise Planners-Another Horizon Travel 8505 Concord Dr., Bull Valley (815) 515-0205 www.anotherhorizontravel.com

TRUCK/SPECIALTY PARTS & SERVICE

Pete Frate Line, Inc. 650 Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-5500 www.peetfrateline.com

VETERAN GROUP

McHenry County Detachment Marine Corps League 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock (847) 906-3364 www.mchenrycountymcl.com Veterans Path to Hope 805 S. McHenry Ave., Ste. D Crystal Lake (815) 321-4673 veteranspathtohope.org

WEBSITE DESIGN

Anchor Bay Marketing Hidden Acre Estates, Woodstock (866) 485-0440 www.anchorbaymarketing.com Carrigan Design (815) 703-8099 www.carrigandesign.com

ESC! Technologies Group LLC 138 Cass St., Woodstock (847) 802-9372 www.esctechnologiesgroup.com TurnKey Digital, LTD 112 N. Benton St., 2nd Floor Woodstock (815) 334-9300 www.turnkeydigital.com

WINDOW CLEANING

ClearChoice Services, Inc. 1002 Courtaulds Dr., Unit A Woodstock (815) 770-5727 www.clearchoiceillinois.com

WINDOWS & DOOR

Blue Ribbon Millwork 1401 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8900 www.blueribbonmillwork.com Woodstock Lumber 101 Lake Ave., Woodstock (815) 338-0075 www.woodstocklumber.com

Rosa Luna Insurance agent Halblo Espanol

815-527-9152

Shawn D. McAuliffe

Insurance Agent 815 527-9191 1400 N. Seminary Ave., Ste K Woodstock, IL 60098

Take Your Career or Business to the Next Level of Sustainability We provide temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct hiring staffing; payrolling services; onsite staffing; and recruitment advertising solutions SM-CL2126976

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Woodstock is dedicated to creating a pro-business atmosphere with public, private partnerships and collaboration where businesses can prosper, grow and expand.

Economic Development Department

The City of Woodstock Economic Development staff offers site location and project coordination assistance for commercial, industrial and residential projects of all sizes. Professional staff members are available to discuss business plans to ensure architects, builders and developers that projects are designed and constructed in the most timely and cost-efficient manner possible. Clear, concise unified development guidelines are made available through City staff, with valuable insights on preparing preliminary and final plans to efficiently meet approval requirements. Time and expense needed to prepare for Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and City Council appearances will be minimized through initial discussions with Economic Development staff. Make your first call to Woodstock’s Economic Development team at (815) 338-3176 when considering opportunities to build, expand or relocate your business to the charming community of Woodstock! Visit www.

ChooseWoodstock.com for information about local incentives and a database of available properties and sites.

Woodstock Population

25,630

Daytime/Nighttime 98% Population

9.2%

$77,333 Median Household Income

Average Home Value

$227,936

Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce And industry

Chamber staff advocates for a positive, pro-business climate to foster economic growth and development. Through community events and programs the Chamber connects residents and tourists with local businesses to encourage commerce and promote awareness. The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry partners with leaders, business owners, and other not-for-profit organizations to provide resources and networking opportunities conducive to business development and growth. The Woodstock Area Chamber partners with Real Woodstock to fulfill their mission to promote the City of Woodstock as an attractive location for tourism, shopping, culture, business, industry, and residence in an effort to stimulate economic development, growth, prosperity and quality of life for the City, it’s residents, visitors, employees and local businesses.

BY THE NUMBERS

19.2%

Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree

12.9%

Graduate Degree

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19.6%

Some College

991

Total Businesses

13,649

Total Employees

3%

Unemployment

DOING BUSINESS HERE From typewriters to pickles, and everything in between, Woodstock has a long history of successful, globallyrecognized manufacturers. Home to several multi-generational companies and world-class plastics, metal, and wood fabrication, Woodstock is your place to find a highly-skilled workforce or to consider a career in manufacturing.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES McHenry County Workforce Network 500 Russell Ct., Woodstock (815) 338-7100, Ext. 2793 www.mchenrycountyil.gov

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MBI 227 W. Judd St., Woodstock (815) 880-5226 www.mbistaffing.com Sustainable Staffing Inc. 719 Ridgeview Dr., Ste. A, McHenry (815) 560-0037 sustainablestaffinginc.com

MANUFACTURING

AdvanTech Plastics. LLC 2500 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-8383 www.advantechplastics.com Charter Dura-Bar 2100 W. Lake Shore Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-7800 www.charterdura-bar.com

Claussen Pickle Company (KraftHeinz) 1300 Claussen Dr., Woodstock (815) 206-2726 www.myfoodandfamily.com/ brands/claussen DMR International 226 W. Judd St., Ste. 2E, Woodstock (847) 858-4310 www.dmri-inc.com EMTECH Machining & Grinding, Inc. 911 Rail Dr., Unit A, Woodstock (815) 338-1580 www.emtechmachining.com Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St., Woodstock (815) 687-0320 www.etherealconfections.com Holzlager Brewing Company 150 S. Eastwood Dr., Unit F Woodstock (815) 308-5901 www.holzlagerbrewing.com

Kishwaukee Brewing 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock (815) 308-5232 www.kishwaukeebrewing.com Land Air Sea Systems, Inc. 2040 Dillard Ct., Woodstock (815) 462-8100 www.landairsea.com MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. 1760 Kilkenny Ct., Woodstock (815) 337-3000 www.macautomation.com Phoenix Woodworking Corp.

2000 Duncan Pl., Woodstock (815) 338-9338 www.phoenixwoodworking.com Rush Creek Distilling 1501 W. Diggins St., Harvard (815) 943-7874 www.rushcreekdistilling.com Woodstock Sterile Solutions, Inc. 2210 Lake Shore Dr., Woodstock (815) 338-9500 woodstocksterilesolutions.com

BUSINESS RESOURCES

McHenry County College Training and professional education is available through the SHAH Center. MCC meets the continuing education needs of professionals through customized contract training and a variety of short courses, seminars and workshops. Visit www.shahcenter.mchenry.edu.

Small Business Development Center (SBA) 4100 W. Shamrock Ln., McHenry www.shahcenter.mchenry.edu/sbdc Services include training, grant assistance, financial and planning assistance, workshops and seminars, export assistance, and more, all offered at The Shah Center.

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ADVERTISER INDEX All Seasons Orchard ������������������������������������ 26 Anime and Things ���������������������������������������� 35 Annie’s Tree Farm ����������������������������������������� 34 Artisans on Main – Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois ���������������������������������������������������� 31 Arturo Flores Team | EXP Realty ����������������� 27 Beef Village ��������������������������������������������������� 41 Behr Iron & Metal ����������������������������������������� 24 Berkshire Hathaway – Bellairs ��������������������� 51 Berkshire Hathaway – McCallister �������������� 28 Blain’s Farm & Fleet ������������������������������������� 36 Blue Ribbon Millwork ���������������������������������� 53 Blue Thistle ��������������������������������������������������� 33 Cedarhurst of Woodstock ��������������������������� 57 Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli ��������������������������������� 44 Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast ���������������� 19 City Square Dental ��������������������������������������� 60 Clearbrook ���������������������������������������������������� 23 Conway Dental ��������������������������������������������� 61 Copy Express, Inc. ���������������������������������������� 15 Country Financial – Rosa Luna �������������������� 79 Country Financial – Shawn McAuliffe �������� 79 Dented Gate Flower Farm �������������������������� 30 Doctor Annie Therapy Group ��������������������� 61 Doreen T. Paluch, PC ����������������������������������� 48 Dorr Township ���������������������������������������������� 23 Edward Jones – Erik Olsen ������������������������� 57 Ehrke’s Appliance ���������������������������������������� 36 Family Dentistry of Woodstock ������������������ 59 Farris Dental Design ������������������������������������ 62 Food Shed Co-Op ��������������������������������������� 17 Frisbie & Lohmeyer Insurance �������������������� 29 Habitat for Humanity ����������������������������������� 25

Hattie & Myrt ������������������������������������������������� 35 Heartland Realtors Association ������������������ 75 Isabel’s Family Restaurant ��������������������������� 44 Jarvis & Associates ��������������������������������������� 55 K-Adams Foto ����������������������������������������������� 27 Kim Keefe’s Team Open Doors ���������������Map Kingston Lanes ��������������������������������������������� 14 Kishwaukee Brewing ����������������������������������� 46 Land Air Sea Systems, Inc. �������������������������� 83 Main Stay Therapeutic Farm ����������������������� 27 Main Street PourHouse ������������������������������� 46 Makity Make �������������������������������������������������� 11 Marian Central Catholic High School �������� 68 McHenry County College ��������������������������� 65 McHenry County Fair Association �������������� 17 MercyCare Health Plans ������������������������������ 63 MercyHealth Woodstock ������������������������������� 2 Michling Law Firm, PC ��������������������������������� 73 Millie’s Michoacana ������������������������������������� 36 Murphy’s Flooring ���������������������������������������� 49 Napoli Pizza �������������������������������������������������� 40 NBaldwin Company ������������������������������������� 77 Niko’s Red Mill Tavern ��������������������������������� 42 Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists ���� 63 Northwest Herald ����������������������������������������� 39 Offsides Sports Bar & Grill �������������������������� 41 Oliver’s Bar & Grill ���������������������������������������� 42 Pitel Septic, Inc. �������������������������������������������� 58 Prairie Community Bank �������������������������������� 5 Read Between the Lynes �����������������������31, 44 Real Woodstock ������������������������������������������� 13 Rosati’s of Woodstock, Inc. ������������������������� 45 Seleta Scents ������������������������������������������������ 11

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Senior Services Associates ������������������������� 58 Sofie’s Whiskey & Wine ������������������������������� 47 St. Mary Catholic Church ����������������������������� 68 St. Mary Catholic School ����������������������������� 66 State Farm – Mark Mitchell �������������������������� 33 State Farm – Juanita Martinez ����������������������� 6 State Senator Craig Wilcox ������������������������� 29 Studio D Jewelers ���������������������������������������� 35 Sustainable Staffing, Inc. ����������������������������� 79 The Green Spot �������������������������������������������� 32 The Peacock Shoppe ����������������������������������� 34 The Records Department ���������������������������� 11 Theatre 121 ��������������������������������������������������� 17 Thompson’s Appliance ������������������������������� 50 Three Brothers Restaurant �������������������������� 43 Turnkey Digital, LTD ������������������������������������� 74 University Center at MCC ��������������������������� 72 Valley Aggregates ���������������������������������������� 76 Vanderstappen Land Surveying, Inc. ��������� 75 Verlo Mattress Factory ����������������������������������� 7 Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County ���������������������������������� 26 Warp Corps �������������������������������������������������� 39 Westward 360 ���������������������������������������������� 29 Wonder Lake Bicycle ����������������������������������� 18 Woodstock Chevrolet ��������������������������������� 84 Woodstock Country Club ����������������������������� 3 Woodstock CUSD 200 �������������������������������� 67 Woodstock Farmer’s Market ����������������������� 33 Woodstock Lumber Co. ������������������������������ 52 Woodstock Opera House ��������������������������� 15 Your Sister’s Tomato ������������������������������������ 40

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