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Karrie Hodges, a 1993 Woodstock High School graduate, visits with her son, Kordell, at Dean Street School, where she spoke to various classrooms ahead of Veterans Day. She is on active duty with the Air Force. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

‘Nice to be appreciated’: Woodstock veterans share their service experiences with students

The week leading up to Nov. 11 was a prime opportunity for Woodstock schools to celebrate Veterans Day. As has long been the practice, numerous schools held assemblies and breakfasts, […] …

November 15, 2022

Grace Lutheran YSJ member pose after their roadside cleanup project. Pictured are (from left) Clementine Arana, Teagan Jones, Mackenzie Green, Abby Sarelas, and Sean Fiorina. (Courtesy photo)

Grace Lutheran youth group gets into service projects – and pizza

Grace Lutheran Church’s youth group, Youth Standing with Jesus, has a new vision, according to adult leader Kirsten Green. “The support from congregation members, church council, administrative staff,…

November 15, 2022

Community Briefs: Green Friday; 2050 Comprehensive Plan; Operation Green Light

Get to work Green Friday for day of land restoration Green Friday will be observed as an alternative to Black Friday on Friday, Nov. 25, when the McHenry County Conservation […] Subs…

November 15, 2022

‘A true historian’: Woodstock native Lowell Edward Walkup documented war in his letters home

Lowell Edward Walkup, a U.S. Coast Guard quartermaster first class in World War II, grew up in rural Woodstock, the son of a dairy farmer. He earned a teaching degree, […] Subscribe …

November 8, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd as they enter the Square on Dean Street during Woodstock’s 2018 Christmas parade. (Independent file photo)

Holidays coming! Lighting of Square, Christmas parade kick off season of celebration

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season with the annual Lighting of the Square and the Chr…

November 15, 2022

The Art of the Land art show Nov. 18 will raise funds for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. (Courtesy photo)

Arts Briefs: Art of the Land; Naval Wars; Legacy of the Lighted Deer; Black Box Theatre

TLC’s Art of the Land art show this weekend The 14th annual Art of the Land art show and fundraiser of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will be …

November 15, 2022

State News

Right to unionize amendment predicted to pass; ballot measure carrying 53 percent of ballots so far

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters have approved a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Estimates compiled by multiple […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woo…

November 15, 2022

‘Illinoisans made their decision’: Democrats maintain control of all levers of state government

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrates his re-election Tuesday night with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and others. (Capitol News Illinois)

Achieve double-digit victories for statewide offices, strengthen Supreme Court majority By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As votes continued to be tallied Wednesday, returns showed Illinois Democrats would hold […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The …

November 9, 2022

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Business

More staff, more space: Expansion completed as MAC Automation Concepts business grows

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com A major expansion that increased both its land and plant size in Woodstock was completed recently by MAC Automation Concepts, 1760 Kilkenny Court, a suppl…

November 15, 2022

Woodstock’s Burger King restaurant, 601 S. Eastwood Drive, closed last week. A sign on the door apologized for the inconvenience and referred Whopper fans to the fast-food chain’s restaurants in McHenry and Crystal Lake. A rental truck at the back door of the local restaurant was being loaded with supplies from inside the store last Thursday. (Independent staff photo)

Business Briefs: Burger King closes; Winter in Woodstock promotions; Die Cast site; Business Champion Awards

Holiday business promos for Winter in Woodstock This week marks the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Woodstock with the launch of the Legend of the Pickle Scavenger Hunt. […] …

November 15, 2022

Co-owners Jose Cazares and Lee Schreiber stand in front of the showroom of Woodstock Chevrolet, formerly Reichert Chevrolet. The partners finalized the purchase and took ownership of the dealership Oct. 31. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

‘Shop us again for the first time’: Old Chevrolet dealership gets new owners, new name

For 57 years, Reichert Chevrolet has been in the business of selling vehicles and turning over the keys to the new owners. On Oct. 31, John Reichert, 75, turned over […] Subscribe or…

November 8, 2022