Woodstock News
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Defense rests without calling witnesses in former DCFS workers' trial
Sep 15, 2023 6:10 PM - Attorneys for two former Department of Children and Family Services workers charged in connection with the death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy rested their case Friday without calling their clients, or anyone else, to testify.
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Fall leaf colors depend on weather, experts say
Sep 14, 2023 9:09 AM - Arborists say unpredictable weather patterns this year in Illinois are having an effect on leaf colors this fall, causing earlier changes that may not be as vibrant.
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Defense attorneys take on expert witness in trial of ex-DCFS workersSep 13, 2023 9:50 PM - Attorneys for two former child protection workers on Wednesday challenged the prosecution's expert witness who asserted they made crucial mistakes that led to AJ Freund's death in 2019.
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Festivals Sept. 15-21: Ribfest, Oktoberfests, Fall Fests and moreSep 14, 2023 9:03 AM - Fall is almost here, and with it comes a variety of fall fests, Oktoberfests, Ribfest, Heritage Fest, craft beer fests, art fairs and more.
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Witness says ex-DCFS workers were 'ultimately responsible' for AJ's safety
Sep 12, 2023 8:36 PM - A former child protective specialist and his supervisor were "ultimately responsible" for the safety of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy killed by his parents in April 2019, a retired Illinois Children and Family Services administrator said Tuesday.
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Antigua Mexican Grill opens new location in Woodstock
Sep 12, 2023 2:57 PM - Antigua Mexican Grill has opened its third location on Sept. 1 in Woodstock. There are other Antigua resturaunts in Crystal Lake and Algonquin.
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Trial starts for DCFS workers who handled AJ Freund's case
Sep 11, 2023 8:58 PM - A Crystal Lake police officer broke into tears Monday as she spoke of her disbelief when a specialist from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services allowed a bruised 5-year-old boy to leave the police station with his mother.
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Huntley church's Artist Series presents The Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band Oct. 7Sep 11, 2023 7:13 PM - On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Cat's Pajamas Vocal Band will present "Feel the Music," a free concert featuring their high-energy brand of a capella tunes, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Cary-Grove Chamber ribbon-cutting celebrating new ownership at Romanesco's Italian EaterySep 11, 2023 6:44 PM - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 31, to celebrate the new ownership of Romanesco's Italian Eatery, 103 N. First St., Cary.
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Medical marijuana users push back on McHenry County state's attorney's stanceSep 10, 2023 4:41 PM - McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally wants marijuana dispensaries to stop telling customers there can be medical benefits to using the drugs.
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