The Woodstock City Council approved a revised final plat for a portion of the Maples at the Sonatas at its April 16 meeting. “The Maples at the Sonatas development was […]
It’s been 50 years since Woodstock was nominated for the All-America City award, but at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum, a new exhibit will take attendees back to that […]
Jakes Dioguardi’s traveling show has found a permanent location for Woodstock residents and visitors to enjoy on a regular basis. For five years, Dioguardi has operated Porkies Pig Roasts, a […]
Grace Lutheran Church, in conjunction with Woodstock Area Community Ministry, will hold its first Festival of Arts beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28. WACM is a community-based organization dedicated […]
The Woodstock City Council approved a contract for the pedestrian walkway that will connect Main and Throop streets. Gavers Excavating Inc. was granted a $126,701.73 contract to complete the work […]
McHenry County residents in need of non-emergency assistance can now call 2-1-1 for assistance and answers. The United Way of Greater McHenry County announced the new service April 11 as […]
Kolze’s Corner Gardens wants McHenry County residents to plant fruits and vegetables that will help feed people in need in the Woodstock and Crystal Lake areas. Brian Moxley, grower/manager at […]
Woodstock’s proposed fiscal year 2013-14 budget is balanced and does not incorporate the allowed cost of living increase in the property tax levy extension. The council, which hosted a public […]
The Woodstock Police Department said a Woodstock man accused of raping five women he met through Craigslist may have attacked more victims. Charles Oliver, 44, 407 Greenwood Ave., was arrested […]
The McHenry County Conservation District Board of Trustees have announced that the Oct. 19 and 20 Trail of History will be the long-running event’s last. The first Trail of History […]
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Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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