The Knights of Columbus Council 776 based at St. Mary Catholic Church enjoyed a golden experience last fall. Each year council members collect donations to support people with intellectual disabilities. […]
“In January 2024, the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent for the third month in a row. The rate has been within the range of 3.4 percent and 3.8 percent since […]
The Woodstock Public Library offers a plethora of classes, a library of (useful) things, a patron-run food pantry, a community cold-weather clothing swap, and of course, books of all genres […]
Early voting underway for March 19 primary Early voting is underway for the March 19 primary election. Registered voters may vote in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays […]
With the curtains having closed on this year’s Groundhog Days craziness, reflection on the experience can resume – once again. While every year can feel the same, each year brings […]
In a step toward full recovery from the Oct. 9 gas explosion that jolted and damaged the buildings at St. Mary Church and School, workers from Pro Studio in LaGrange […]
Nominations due Feb. 23 for Woman of the Year The Woodstock Professional and Business Women organization has kicked off its 2024 Woman of the Year Award program and is accepting […]
Rockford couple Chuck and Bobbi Smith came to the Groundhog Day Prognostication for the first time this year. “It’s our 57th wedding anniversary,” Bobbi said. “We never thought about it […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Tom Wilson recently shared two stories that changed the path of his career, his family life, and his longtime work in community support. The CEO of […]
By Terry Willcockson … simply wouldn’t be Woodstock. A recent thread on a local Facebook site asked viewers which community their family should move to – Woodstock or McHenry. While […]
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