By Mills Guanci Environmental Defenders of McHenry County The clay-colored sparrow was declared extirpated in Illinois, meaning that no more of these birds are considered to be living in the […]
For U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Dan Neely, November brings both Veterans Day and an anniversary that he never forgets. “Fifty-four years ago today I was drafted,” he said Friday, Nov. […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Friends of the Old Courthouse will have the first gingerbread house display in the newly remodeled Old Courthouse Center this month. Gingerbread creations will be displayed through […]
By Nancy Shevel After writing about native flowers, shrubs, and trees, I thought it might be fun to explore Illinois native mammals and birds. Illinois was discovered in 1673, settled […]
Health officials see spike in suspected OD deaths Based on data from the McHenry County Coroner’s Office, 16 suspected overdose deaths occurred in September and October, which was a significant […]
A very special church bell, which is displayed at First Presbyterian Church, has traveled among several buildings in the Woodstock community, but it has returned to the church. The bell’s […]
Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – honors the souls of departed ancestors. This year, Hispanic Connections Woodstock is collaborating with the city of Woodstock to share […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Cryptid: an animal (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist.” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary McHenry […]
With strong support from the community, volunteers for the Woodstock Area Community Ministries assist many neighbors with emergency financial crises. “Our reward comes from applicants who express their gratitude with […]
Energy efficiency subject of free session on Nov. 9 The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will host free, in-person informational sessions on tax credits and rebates available to residents […]
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