With a box full of materials like magnifying glasses, a flashlight, a wooden block, large Lego-like pieces, tape and paper towel cardboard tubes, Creekside Middle School seventh-graders worked together to […]
As a child, Christine Mahoney drew inspiration from the late ’70s TV series “Charlie’s Angels,” investigating her home and peeling fingerprints off door knobs with pieces of Scotch tape. Today, […]
In an effort to drum up support for a local food co-op, the McHenry County Food Cooperative steering committee is providing a free public screening of “Food For Change.” The […]
The city of Woodstock will apply for a $50,000 grant to help struggling homeowners make repairs to their properties, part of a plan to address blighted houses that council members […]
About 20 4-H horse project youth from all over McHenry County participated in the county 4-H Hippology Contest Feb. 22 at the University of Illinois Extension office in Woodstock. A […]
With 45 years of service at the Woodstock Veterinary Clinic, recent retiree Lloyd Shaw, DVM, holds the title as the member with the most years at the practice. Growing up […]
After nabbing a sweet spot on the Woodstock Square, 21-year-old Ravi Patel started remodeling at 124 Cass St. to bring frozen yogurt to the downtown area. A new franchise owner […]
When the separate paths of five musically talented individuals converged, the group hit the stage as Roads of Solace, a nü prog-style band. Made up of current Woodstock High School […]
Growing up in a town along the Ohio River just after World War II, Rich Brook was raised in a community with a well-integrated system of local food production. Farm […]
Though Benton Street is lined with competitor restaurants and bars, the friendly neighbors joined together to throw a St. Patrick’s Day block party. As part of the consent agenda Feb. […]
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.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
