Mayor Brian Sager was named winner of the annual Harold Buschkopf Award during a dinner Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. […]
“Aggie“ 1-year-old female 1-year-old foxhound mix Aggie is a gorgeous, lanky girl with big, brown soulful eyes. True to the nature of her breed, Aggie is tolerant and easy to […]
Jeweler Bret Dougherty of Woodstock will be among nearly a dozen appraisers available to put a value on grandma’s old broach or that heirloom oil painting or vase during the […]
“Almond“ 10-month-old male Well, this is awkward. Poor Almond appears to be the last kitten left in the room after everyone else has been chosen to go home. But Almond […]
Get ready to head for Springfield to support a clean energy future in Illinois! By request from Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, the Illinois Environmental Council has arranged for a […]
Since its founding in 1987, the Woodstock Food Pantry’s mission has been to distribute food to needy people within the boundaries of Woodstock School District 200. “We continue to […]
Staff Report When Holocaust survivor Steen Metz spoke last week to local students about his personal experiences of brutality and survival, he left them with the sobering thought that they […]
“Andra“ 3-month-old female Based on the rumors she’s heard about Valentine’s Day, retriever-mix Andra thinks she’s probably the perfect mascot for the day. That’s because at only 3 months old, […]
In March 1864, three long years into the Civil War, local soldiers of the 15th Illinois Infantry Regiment (Companies A, D, and F) returned to Woodstock and McHenry County on […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
