While Paul Letizia and his partners are still in contention, along with about 500 other applicants, for one of 75 pending state of Illinois recreational marijuana retail licenses, it’s unlikely […]
“Rain makes grain.” Farmer Jay Hansen quotes the adage while surveying the corn growing in his family’s field along Route 47, across from Allendale Road. He gestures to the spot […]
At this time next summer, a freestanding Aldi at Lake Avenue and American Way – across from American Community Bank – should be open for business. The Food Shed Co-op […]
For commitment to and participation in local service groups and community events, attorney Jim Campion of Woodstock has received the McHenry County Bar Association’s 2021 Distinguished Service award. The award […]
When Woodstock resident Frank Harrison finished his undergraduate training at the University of Illinois and Milton College in 1971, he emerged with a bachelor’s degree in English and education. “About […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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