Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nancy Schietzelt, president of the board of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County for more than 10 years, was presented with the Theta Award, the group’s highest […]
Downtown streets have broken bricks replaced Brick replacement on downtown Woodstock streets began last week and is scheduled for completion by April 30. According to a news release from the […]
Board members and volunteers of the Woodstock Food Pantry acknowledge the community’s ongoing support, reporting 2023 food donations of nearly 76,000 pounds and monetary donations of nearly $95,000. That allowed […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock residents who want to share their thoughts and preferences about Woodstock’s upcoming 10-year Parks Master Plan can do so by taking an online survey. The […]
By Izzy Murawski Fireflies, or lightning bugs, once appeared by the thousands in beautiful, glittering displays – a catalyst for magical June nights. This magic, though, is fading as excessive […]
Good Citizens Awards go to three Woodstock students Woodstock students won all three prizes in the DAR Good Citizens Awards. Maggie Adams of Woodstock High School placed first; Clair Miranda […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com When McHenry County’s Valley Hi Nursing & Rehabilitation facility broke ground last October for its new $3.99 million memory care wing, there was no tax referendum […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Eight categories have 26 finalists for the annual awards presented by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Winners of those awards, along with the Harold […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Get familiar with the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at the annual McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every […]
The young Girl Scouts in Daisy Troop 1203 are already learning how to help the community while helping themselves learn new skills. Daisy Girl Scouts, who are students in kindergarten […]
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