“Titus“ 9-month-old male Well, boxer mix Titus is a bit of a hot mess. At only 9 months old, skinny, scrawny Titus arrived at the shelter with a broken tail […]
“Astra” 2-month-old female Retriever mix Astra is a playful, inquisitive, darling girl, eager to meet the world and everyone in it. Luckily, at only two months old, Astra has a […]
“Emmett” 8-month-old male Sleek and lanky Emmett is an 8-month-old retriever mix who would love an active family to put those long legs to good use. Emmett is a playful […]
“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 […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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