Memorial Hospital gone, far from forgotten
May 21, 2021
The walls are down. The land on South Street, which is next to Woodstock High School, has been donated to the school district. But the memories …. oh, the memories […]
The walls are down. The land on South Street, which is next to Woodstock High School, has been donated to the school district. But the memories …. oh, the memories […]
Do you have special memories of the old Woodstock Memorial Hospital? If so, perhaps you would like a commemorative brick. Northwestern Medicine is offering former employees, volunteers, medical staff and […]
Three single-motorcycle accidents near Woodstock in less that 24 hours caused life-threatening injuries to two of the bikers Sunday and Monday. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District crews responded to two accidents Sunday […]
Pending recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available to anyone who is at least 12 years […]
With all the foliage gone, now is the perfect time to start planning. If you have some open areas in your gardens or landscape, there are several summer blooming bulbs […]
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Woodstock resident Maria Carbajal received a special gift – being able to pin her son, Salvadore Carbajal, as he was promoted to the rank of gunnery […]
Foundation grants city more age-friendly funds Woodstock’s program to establish an “age-friendly” community for seniors has received a $75,000 grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County. This is the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Staff members of The Woodstock Independent have won 26 awards in a statewide contest sponsored by the Illinois Press Association. The newspaper won 17 awards in the news-editorial competition, […]
While we greatly appreciate all the calls the Environmental Defenders receives with questions from caring folks who want to do the right thing and not toss recyclable or hazardous items […]
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