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“Blossom” 4-month-old female 4-month-old Blossom is a sweet, ginger kitten who takes just a little bit of time to overcome her shyness. Give her a chance, though, and little […]


“Nugget” 2-year-old female 2-year-old mixed breed Nugget came to the shelter with a secret. She was quickly rushed into foster care, where she gave birth to an adorable litter of […]



For the second year in a row, the contestant sponsored by Hispanic Connections has been named Miss Woodstock. 2018 Miss Woodstock Alonda Flores crowned her successor, Areli Ortiz, during the […]

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 […]

“Sasha” 7-month-old female It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Sasha, the dog with springs on her feet! Yes, Sasha the 7-month-old Australian cattle dog mix dearly wants wants a […]

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