By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com Despite a gray and dreary sky, people dressed in their best rainbow outfits and went to the Woodstock Square for the 2023 Woodstock PrideFest. Even the […]
In the midst of grieving the recent deaths of my parents, I read a book recommended by a dear friend. In turn, I’m recommending it to you. Its message about […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than two tons of supplies for local veterans and their families were collected during Operation Dropbox in May. The McHenry County Department of Health and its […]
Proposals for solar farms to get hearings this week Public hearings on two proposed solar farms north of Bull Valley are scheduled this week by the McHenry County Zoning Board […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com Hundreds of runners and dozens of families came out May 27 for the Melissa O’Leary Memorial Splash Bash 5K and 1-mile Family Fun Run. The event, […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com Material Things Artisan Market will host the third annual Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On Friday, June 16, with p-articipants meeting on the Woodstock Square at […]
By Destiny Seaton According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in 2019 about 66 million tons of waste was generated by the food retail, food service, and residential sectors, with about […]
Two from sheriff’s office awarded Medal of Honor The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office had two Medal of Honor recipients – Sgt. Daniel Kramer and the late Deputy Jacob “Jake” Keltner […]
McConnell Road closure scheduled until June 5 McConnell Road will be closed to all traffic between Golden Oaks Drive and Courtaulds Drive until June 5. The closure was scheduled to […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Pickleball was batted around during a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission this month. Woodstock currently has indoor pickleball courts at the Woodstock Recreation […]
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