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Polish Major General Cezary Wisniewski greets Gold Star Mission rider Keith Butler, who recently retired after 31 years in the Illinois National Guard. Wisniewski arrived Sept. 23 by helicopter and Butler by bicycle. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

‘We saw healing as we rode’: Woodstock Armory hosts Polish military, Gold State Mission riders

U.S Maj. Gen. Richard R. Neely and Polish Maj. Gen. Cezary Wisniewski recently touched down in Woodstock via Chinook helicopter with several Illinois National Guard members as well as Polish [……

October 4, 2022

Early voting, vote by mail underway for Nov. 8 election.

Community Briefs: Early voting, vote by mail; leaf pickup; Bells Across America; recycling

Election Day here now in early voting, vote by mail Early voting and voting by mail for the Nov. 8 general election is underway in McHenry County. The first early […] Subscribe or L…

October 4, 2022

Farmers market prepares for winter; BBQ King opens; candidate open house Oct. 8; tour of Old Courthouse/Sheriff’s House

Farmers market hours now into fall, planning for winter Get the fresh sweet corn and just-picked tomatoes while you can. Woodstock Farmers Market has its final Tuesday market of the […] …

September 27, 2022

Living out their faith: Grace Lutheran Church’s day of service cares for others

Members of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock gathered on Sept. 11 for their 10th annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” day of service. This nationwide celebration by the Evangelical Lutheran Church [&hellip…

September 27, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

A tour group gathers in front of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House, listening to a paranormal investigator with Woodstock Ghost Walk recount local ghostly history. The 90-minute program shares a variety of local folklore tales with guests. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

History, ghost stories ‘go hand in hand’: Woodstock Ghost Walk explores local haunted history

As the calendar flips to October, pumpkins and bonfires replace sunflowers and barbecues. That chill in the air can invoke a chill down the spine, as …

October 4, 2022

Elgin Theatre’s ‘I Hate Hamlet” will feature actors from Woodstock

Rikki Lee Travolta of Woodstock will head the cast of Elgin Theatre Company’s “I Hate Hamlet,” a comedic play by Paul Rudnick. “I Hate Hamlet” will o…

September 27, 2022

State News

Voters will decide Nov. 8 on ‘right to unionize’ amendment to Illinois Constitution

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters will be asked in November to decide whether the right of workers to form unions and engage in collective bargaining should […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …

October 4, 2022

Illinois takes Equal Rights Amendment to appeals court, joins Nevada in seeking ERA recognition

Attorney General Kwame Raoul: “Until the United States Constitution reflects our society’s commitment to not go backward, none of us should stop fighting for equality.”

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for the state of Illinois joined their colleagues in Nevada and Virginia Wednesday in asking a federal appellate court to […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …

September 28, 2022

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Business

Three local companies finalists for Business Champion Award

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindepent.com Three Woodstock companies have been named finalists for a Business Champion Award from the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. Alliance Contractors and…

October 4, 2022

Some regulars make last call at the Public House on Saturday night, after which the restaurant closed until spring as the place is remodeled as part of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House project. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

Business Briefs: Public House closes for now; City Square Dental moves

Old Courthouse project closes restaurant until … Public House restaurant plans to reopen in the lower level of Old Courthouse Center when renovations of the 19th century building are completed. [&hel…

October 4, 2022

Rooftops would be gathering places under the original PanCor concept presented to city officials in 2020 for development of the former Die Cast factory site along Clay Street. City officials hope to hear the latest concepts from PanCor and three other interested investors in October. (PanCor Development drawing)

‘Ready to go’: Council hopes to meet in October with four investors interested in Die Cast site

Four companies interested in developing the site of the former Die Cast factory are expected to present their plans to the City Council in October. “They’re ready to go,” Mayor […] S…

September 27, 2022