News Stories of Interest

Courthouse and Jail on a snowy day, 1931

Courthouses are often synomynous with serious events such as high-profile cases, suspects awaiting trial, and huge fines. Very rarely is it a place of joy and mirth. Yet the residents of Woodstock have consistently found ways to delight their neighbors with hilarious antics and wholesome community events using the Courthouse as a centerpiece.

Take a look at some of the articles below for a glimpse into Woodstock's past!

June 6 1867 | Opinion Piece: Praise for the Beauty of the Square

February 24 1881 | Reunion of Illinois' 95th Infantry Regiment Held at Courthouse

August 14 1886 | Child of Woodstock Resident Thwarts Jailbreak

November 20 1886 | Children Perform Play for Charity at Courthouse

November 25 1893 | Clothing Drive to be Held at Courthouse

April 13 1899 | Courthouse Flag Flown at Half-Mast to Honor Spanish-American War Deaths

October 3 1919 | Former Courthouse Janitor has Sea Chest Brought Over on the Mayflower

September 2 1921 | Hundreds Attend Big Pavement Dance Friday

December 24 1923 | Local Woodstock Resident Climbs Tree to Set Turkey Free

July 9 1935 | First Concert of the Season to be Held in Front of Courthouse

October 18 1935 | State's Attorney Vincent S. Lumley Returns to Courthouse in Good Health

December 24 1935 | Santa Claus to Make Appearance at Courthouse

February 9 1939 | Central Street Girl Scouts Meet at Courthouse

March 16 1939 | Boy Scouts Tour Courthouse with Sheriff Edinger

February 23 1950 | Abandoned Courthouse Room Uncovered During Renovations