Tag: Woodstock, Illinois

WGN Radio shines the spotlight on Woodstock in their Your Hometown series

By Real Woodstock on Feb. 23, 2023

Let’s be honest: We all have a lot of pride in our hometown. Every town offers something that makes it a unique place to live, work, and play. Once a month, WGN Radio will showcase “Your Hometown”, a daylong in-depth look at a town. Hear localized stories about that town in features including…

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‘It’s a love letter to Woodstock’: PBS Wisconsin TV show episode focuses on town

By Real Woodstock on Feb. 20, 2023

TV show centers on Midwestern main streets, with Woodstock being one of two Illinois locations visited this season By James T. Norman | February 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm CST From left to right, John McGivern speaks with Plum Media's Lois Maurer and Lance Miller, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the…

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John McGivern's Main Streets comes to Woodstock, Illinois

By Real Woodstock on Feb. 07, 2023

John McGivern’s Main Streets to Feature Thirteen Midwest Communities in New Season MILWAUKEE, WI - John McGivern’s Main Streets is excited to announce the communities featured in an all-new second season of the show that debuts on January 19, 2023, at 7:00pm on all PBS Wisconsin stations. Episodes…

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Town in 'Groundhog Day' celebrates movie's 30th anniversary

By Real Woodstock on Feb. 02, 2023

Town in 'Groundhog Day' celebrates movie's 30th anniversary The city of Woodstock, Illinois, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic Bill Murray comedy “Groundhog Day” which was filmed in the small town that is proud of its place in Hollywood history. NBC’s Maggie Vespa reports for TODAY…

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This Chicago-Area Main Street is in the Running for ‘Merriest Main Street' in the US

By Real Woodstock on Dec. 09, 2022

WOODSTOCK This Chicago-Area Main Street is in the Running for ‘Merriest Main Street' in the US Published December 9, 2022 • Updated 2 hours ago Watch the Video Here NBCUniversal Media, LLC Is Main Street in Woodstock the “Merriest Main Street” in the country? Kye Martin visits…

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‘Today’ show to stop in Woodstock on Friday for Christmas segment

By Real Woodstock on Dec. 07, 2022

‘Today’ show to stop in Woodstock on Friday for Christmas segment Public is invited, with coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts to be served By James T. Norman | of Shaw Media - Northwest Herald December 07, 2022 at 3:00 pm CST Some of the ten thousand lights shine during the Lighting of the…

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Woodstock chosen as one of The Cutest Small Towns in the Midwest

By Real Woodstock on Nov. 14, 2022

The 10 Cutest Small Towns in the Midwest By Erin Yarnall for MSN.com Travelicious Most travel bucket lists feature destinations like national parks or big metropolitan cities, which always make for a fun trip, but if you're only hitting the world's largest destinations you're missing out on a whole…

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One Year Later: T-Mobile's Hometown Techover Champ Celebrates $3 Million Makeover With Florida Georgia Line

By Real Woodstock on Aug. 23, 2022

PUBLISHED 08-22-22 by 3BL CSR WIRE SUBMITTED BY T-MOBILE T-Mobile has officially painted the town of Woodstock, Illinois magenta. It’s been almost one year since T-Mobile crowned Woodstock, IL the winner of its Hometown Techover – a $3 million tech makeover for an American small town –…

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Woodstock and T-Mobile hosts one of Florida Georgia Line's last concerts

By Real Woodstock on Aug. 16, 2022

E!'s Backstage Pass from E! online Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are ready to cruise on into the next chapter of their careers. On Aug. 13, the country music stars—who make up the group Florida Georgia Line—headed to Woodstock, Ill., to perform at the T-Mobile Hometown Techover Concert. But as…

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Artist up for ‘awesome adventure’: Mauricio Ramirez of Chicago wins commission for Benton Street mural

By Real Woodstock on Jun. 30, 2022

By Susan W. Murray of the Woodstock Independent April 26, 2022 Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez will create Woodstock’s newest mural on the 30-by-12 foot west wall of the building at 220 N. Benton St., in the block north of Judd Street. The City Council last…

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