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 […]
Eight Rotary exchange students spent a day at Woodstock North High School Feb. 3. Each of them shadowed a WNHS student and attended a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club […]
Local Girl Scout troops will celebrate 2017 World Thinking Day with an event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The Potowatomi Service Unit of the Girl Scouts […]
When the former owner of Woodstock Ballet Studio decided to let go of her dance school, she couldn’t step away entirely from sharing her love of dance. Kim McLaughlin, who […]
The women of the Grace Lutheran Church sewing circle religiously gather twice per month to offer their time and talents to benefit the elderly of the area. The sewing group, […]
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.
