The world has changed since the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County was formed nearly 50 years ago. But as the group — not to mention the worldwide environmental movement — […]
The energetic, talented children of the African Children’s Choir will sing in concert during the 10 a.m. morning worship service at the First Presbyterian Church, 2018 Route 47, Woodstock. Their […]
Helping Paws Animal Shelter, Woodstock’s no-kill animal shelter, is hosting its annual Art for the Paws fundraiser through Saturday, April 22. Since its inception three years ago, participation has increased […]
Eugene V. Debs entered the McHenry County Jail in May 1895 as a union leader charged with mail obstruction. Six months later, he left the facility on the Woodstock Square […]
The drastic decline in the honeybee population over the last several years has created quite a buzz and environmentally-minded people are swarming to action. Several causes – including pesticides, mites […]
An advertising campaign aimed at bringing visitors to Woodstock was honored at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism Awards Dinner in Springfield March 20. The “Real Woodstock” campaign won the […]
Although only a few days into spring, the Woodstock Folk Festival will skip a season and celebrate the Summer of Love at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Unity Spiritual […]
A local business has pledged big money to help bring a mural to downtown Woodstock. Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre will contribute $10,000 to the “Woodstock on Film and on the […]
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is looking for willing hands to help them reach a goal of 400 volunteer hours before Nov. 30 in order to qualify for a […]
A bicycle and pedestrian trail between Crystal Lake and Woodstock is complete — almost. But a small, key section of the trail system remains unconnected, and so the McHenry County […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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