The Direct Assistance Program of the Woodstock Area Community Ministries had returned to in-person services. The program allows clients in need to obtain emergency financial aid for food, clothes, transportation, […]
“This is a good, old-fashioned, country county fair,” McHenry County Fair spokesman Rich Tobiasz said. “It is an affordable, friendly fair – all outdoors and full of fresh air.” Now […]
By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Farmers Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary this coming Saturday with a ceremony in the Park in the Square as the twice-weekly market carries […]
DAR will commemorate gravesite of revolutionary Kishwaukee Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will place a bronze marker next to a historic headstone at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, […]
See wild horses this coming weekend during the third annual Wild Horse Fair at Beyond Stables Farm in Woodstock. Operation Wild Horse, a Bull-Valley-based nonprofit, is hosting the event, which […]
Marengo-based apparel company Oscar Mike celebrated Independence Day with veterans and motorcyclists, raising money over the Fourth of July weekend to keep injured veterans active through adaptive sports. Woodstock Harley-Davidson […]
Clerk says hand count confirms election vote A hand recount after the June 28 primary election matched the results of the optical tabulator that counted ballots on Election Day, County […]
When you create a will or trust, you will name the person who will carry out your wishes after your death. This decision deserves serious consideration. Making the choice might […]
The big tent and the live auction will be back this coming weekend as Gavers Community Cancer Foundation has its 22nd annual Barndance at Emricson Park “The best seven hours […]
Overwintering monarch butterfly populations have been steadily declining for years, with a 90 percent decrease in eastern populations and a 99 percent decrease in western populations in recent years. Thankfully, […]
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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