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šŸŒ± How Route 47 construction will change your Woodstock drive for years

Good morning to you Woodstock! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Route 47 construction will change your Woodstock drive for years
  • Which Woodstock teams shinedā€”and struggledā€”in Wednesdayā€™s local sports action?
  • How a new emergency canteen could aid Woodstock during the next crisis

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; a little rain, temps: high: 51, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 48 and low of 25 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Woodstock's Route 47 roadwork begins: What to expect over next 2 years (shawlocal.com) ā€” Route 47 through Woodstock is now under construction, bringing weekday lane closures, new roundabouts, and utility work that will last until 2028. The $80-million-plus project widens the highway, upgrades water and sewer service, and has the city exploring new funding while urging residents to keep supporting businesses in the construction zone.
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ā€¢ Christine Chmiel strikes out 14 in near perfect game for Marian Central: Wednesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) ā€” Local athletes had a big night, with Marian Centralā€™s Christine Chmiel nearly throwing a perfect game and Woodstock teams featured in soccer and tennis action. Woodstock Northā€™s girls soccer fell 1-0 to Harvard, while Woodstock boys tennis was swept 7-0 at home by McHenry in nonconference play.
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ā€¢ The Salvation Army unveils new emergency response canteen in McHenry County to serve first responders, survivors in crisis (lakemchenryscanner.com) ā€” Woodstock residents will now see a new Salvation Army emergency canteen responding to major fires, crashes, and disasters anywhere in McHenry County. Based in Crystal Lake and already deployed several times, the nearly $200,000 vehicle can serve hundreds of meals and drinks a day, supporting first responders and survivors from Woodstock and neighboring communities during crises.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Many people are decluttering their homes this time of the year.
    Do you have books you no longer use? Send me a message at georgethebookguy@gmail.com The books will be shared within the community at the localā€¦ (Nextdoor Woodstock Square)
  • I work at a school during the school year.
    Starting June 1st I will be available to dog sit or walk your pet. Or for you working parents I will be available to watch your children as wellā€¦ (Nextdoor Westwood Lakes)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for BWW GO- Shift Leader in Woodstock. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Woodstock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodstock here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Crystal Lake

  • Flooding Damages Titanic Exhibit At Volo Museum On Anniversary Of Shipā€™s Sinking (patch.com)

McHenry

  • Worker rushed to hospital after being seriously injured at large nursery near Wonder Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • 2 charged after 18-year-old flown to hospital after being seriously injured in stabbing near Johnsburg High School (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Lake in the Hills

  • 110 MPH Fatal Crash Defendant Blames Brake Failure In Wife's Death (patch.com)
  • Sex Offender Charged In Home Invasion Attack (patch.com)
  • ā€˜Relentless rain' continues in Chicago area, with more flooding, hail and severe weather possible (nbcchicago.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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Woodstock

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Woodstock

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