
Teamwork ethic shared by Marine recruiter
Recruiter helps train WHS football team



“Bianca” 7-year-old female Pekingese mix Bianca is a gorgeous, soft, fluffy girl with the sweetest gentle soul and an outrageous underbite. This 7-year-old darling just wants an easy stroll through […]


“Ace” 3-year-old male 3-year-old Ace is a big, handsome, mustachioed hunk who spent his early childhood on the streets until he and his siblings were brought in by a good […]

Bryson Calvin, 35, and Yesenia Galarza, 27, are Woodstock residents who are hiking the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Bryson worked for the McHenry County Conservation District for […]

“Duke” 1-year-old male 1-year-old beagle mix Duke is ready to go! This happy guy wants you to know that life is short, the time is now, carpe’ diem and seize […]

Garden Walk 2019, hosted by the McHenry County Master Gardeners, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 – rain or shine – starting at the Demonstration […]


For 8-year-old Demi, life hasn’t been very easy. This sweet, senior chihuahua mix found herself at a high-kill shelter with an uncomfortable skin condition that made her not very appealing […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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