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Woodstock, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Woodstock! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much are Woodstock police pensions really costing local taxpayers?
  • Why are outside investors suddenly eyeing homes around Woodstock’s square?
  • How McHenry County’s 2027 budget plan could raise your tax bill

Also on today's calendar: Theatre 121 Presents: Annie and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Illinois election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers, mainly early, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy with a shower, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woodstock police retirees paid $2.9 million into their pension fund and have collected an estimated $19.3 million (mchenrytimes.com) — Woodstock residents can now see exactly how much retired city police officers have paid into and collected from the Woodstock Police Pension Fund, including which retirees have received over $1 million in benefits. The analysis also highlights the fund’s 67.9% funding level and the size of its unfunded liabilities, offering a clear snapshot of long-term pension costs for local taxpayers.
   

• Investors Are Quietly Buying Up These 9 Illinois Towns, And Locals Have Noticed (takingthekids.com) — Woodstock is singled out as one of nine Illinois towns quietly drawing interest from investors and new families, thanks to its movie-famous square, historic opera house, and Metra access. The piece notes locals are seeing more newcomers around the square, as buyers look beyond big suburbs for walkable charm and potential rental or second-home opportunities.
   

• 'Not sustainable': McHenry County proposes maximum property tax levy, one-time money to close $7.3 million deficit (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Woodstock residents could see about $21 more in county property taxes on a $350,000 home next year under McHenry County’s proposed 2027 budget and maximum levy. County leaders meeting in Woodstock are debating closing a $7.3 million gap with one-time funds, staff cuts, and a possible hotel tax, while several board members insist on deeper spending reductions before the November 17 vote.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • FREE LARGE SECTIONAL!!!!
    Come asap to 2111 Serenity Lane Woodstock. They're in my driveway if you want to look at them. I need them gone right away. This is a similar one,… (Nextdoor Ponds of Bull Valley)
  • We’re hiring: Part-Time Community Outreach & Marketing Liaison
    Gentle Hands Home Care Services in Woodstock is looking for a motivated, personable marketer to help us connect with new clients and build local… (Nextdoor Sweetwater)
  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital posted a job opening for Patient Services Rep/Scheduler - Woodstock Imaging, Full Time, Days in Woodstock. Apply here.
  • QuikTrip posted a job opening for Store Clerk - Woodstock in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.

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  • Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child, Threatening To Kill Her Parents: Prosecutors (patch.com)

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

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Woodstock

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