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805 Lake Ave., former site of Frank Reed's Tydol gas station, is now home of Fur Elegance Pet Salon. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

Photo Detective: What is it now?

How did you do, Photo Detectives? Frank Reed’s Tydol Station was located on what was then U.S. 14 and was the first station that drivers encountered after crossing Route 47 […] Subsc…

January 27, 2023

Carolyn Bendel, executive director, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County

Community Briefs: Defenders’ new director; GriefShare program; income tax assistance

Environmental Defenders names new exec director The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County have named Carolyn Bendel as the Woodstock-based agency’s new executive director. Bendel most recently was…

January 27, 2023

‘Many hands are involved’: Church’s sewing group creates hundreds of quilts – and other things, too

Grace Lutheran Church Sewing Circle’s members helped many people in 2022, both locally at 10 area nursing homes and globally through Lutheran World Relief. A large chain of people is […] …

January 24, 2023

Knitters lack name, but know their purpose

One very active outreach ministry at First Presbyterian Church combines talents, ideas, information, and fellowship. In 2010 congregation member Kay Darby and the late Judy Haimbaugh read an article a…

January 24, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Artist Angela Coe is shown in her home studio. “I like to paint close-ups,” she said, “particularly flowers, and look right into the center.” (Courtesy photo)

Willie reimagined: Local artist creates new image of famous groundhog for festival poster, brochure

Lifelong Woodstock resident Angela Boe is putting her artistic flair on this year’s Groundhog Days.Having taught elementary art for 31 years in Crysta…

January 23, 2023

Jennifer Irocky, a Woodstock resident and new student of capoeira, dodges a kick take during practice with Chicagoan Joshua Granger. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

‘A fight in disguise’: Train station hosts classes in capoeira, ‘through music and movement’

The Afro-Brazilian art form that is capoeira has been slowly drawing learners of the practice to Woodstock, making the Woodstock Square the only place…

January 17, 2023

State News

Illinois House, Senate agree on ban of assault weapons

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Negotiators in the Illinois House and Senate have reached agreement on a bill to ban the purchase, sale, and manufacture of semi-automatic assault […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …

January 10, 2023

Pritzker strikes optimistic tone, lays out second-term priorities in inaugural address

Surrounded by family, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker shakes hands with state Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann Theis after she swore him in Monday to a second term. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker was sworn in to his second term Monday with the state’s other constitutional officers, promising a bold and ambitious agenda for the next four years. The ceremony was held at the Bank of Springfield Center, the same venue that for several mon…

January 9, 2023

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Business

A crew works on an awning for Madison Street Dental, which recently moved from Madison Street to 232 Main St. That space formerly was occupied by City Square Dental, which moved to 101 N. Throop St. in September. (Independent photo by Larry Lough)

Business in Brief: Antique mall for sale, Throttle Monkey opens, manufacturing internship

Woodstock antique store owners selling business Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall is for sale. According to a Facebook posting, health reasons are behind the decision of owners Ted London and his [&helli…

January 23, 2023

Hoping to escape their high rent in Crystal Lake, Zach Roberts and Effy Libs looked for a home in Woodstock within walking distance of the Square. They found it in October – a two-story, three-bedroom, three-bath house built in 1947. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

‘Too late! It’s gone!: Low inventory inflates home prices, even as interest rates rise

Looking for a new home in Woodstock? Good luck. With the closeouts of Apple Creek Estates, the Maples at the Sonatas, and the D.R. Horton Homes in the Sanctuary in […] Subscribe or L…

January 17, 2023

Artist’s drawing of the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology at McHenry County College.

‘Jobs of tomorrow’: Work underway on Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at MCC

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Spring 2024 is the projected completion date of the $22 million Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. The 52,000…

January 3, 2023