From Small-Town Suburb To Destination: How Woodstock, Illinois, Is Making Major Moves
Woodstock, Illinois, one of Chicago’s outermost suburbs, is shedding the typical suburban mold.
Combining small-town charm and affordable housing with a vibrant, historic downtown, the city has become a distinctive and livable hub, Woodstock Director of Economic Development Jessica Erickson said.
“Residents want convenience, connectivity and momentum, and I believe Woodstock is delivering on all of those at once,” she said. “I think what really sets Woodstock apart is that it does not feel like a generic suburb.”
Erickson credited local assets such as its historic downtown, commuter train access and a local government “actively working to support thoughtful growth.”
This close-knit feel defines…
