It’s tax appeal time again in McHenry County. Real estate assessments are in the process of being published for each township in the county. Residents have 30 days from the […]
Residents of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin will start seeing advertisements in print, online and on digital billboards along highways promoting Woodstock and all it has to offer. The five-member […]
A study into potential uses for the city-owned Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House has been released to the public. The 24-page document, called a Technical Assistance Panel report, was compiled […]
When Steve Hall accepted the position of postmaster at the Wonder Lake Post Office 11 years ago, he had no idea how his life would change. Once settled into the […]
Representatives from Laborers International Union of North America Local 1035 spent last week protesting construction of a gasoline station at Walmart. Union members said Murphy USA is in the process […]
This has been a summer for lawn-mowing enthusiasts. Intermittent soaking rains have kept sod well-watered and helped grass grow. But too much of a good thing often isn’t good. A wetter […]
A local tech company recently left the Woodstock Square for Crystal Lake, but its owners say they’ll try to preserve the free Wi-Fi the company has offered to Square visitors […]
McHenry County officials are investigating two dog attacks that left one dog injured and another dog dead. The attacks involving the same two dogs, which were identified by Animal Control officials […]
A 78-year-old Woodstock woman was cited for walking in the road after she was hit by a car Thursday night on Irving Avenue near Route 120. Woodstock Police were […]
Heavy rains Thursday night stranded motorists and shut down Highway 14 in Woodstock near Centegra Hospital for several hours. The National Weather Service-Chicago posted rainfall measurements for the past 24 […]
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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