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 […]
For many years, Patti Gruber, program director of Operation Wild Horse, has cultivated support systems for others while creating a space where women feel welcome. But when she was diagnosed […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Amy Vandament moved into her home in the neighborhood near Woodstock High School, the former owner told her that a headstone had been found in […]
Share your ‘ghost stories’ at Halloween night gathering “Ghost Stories: Yours and Ours” will be told on Halloween at Ethereal Confections, 140 Cass St. Local author Rich Rostron and Rodney […]
Sitting or standing, getting assistance at the Woodstock Public Library reference desk just got easier. When the large, built-in structure that served as the reference desk for more than two […]
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.
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