For Marian Central Catholic High School alumnus Cody O’Neill, his new position as Marian’s athletic director feels “a bit like coming home.” “Everything has come full circle,” O’Neill said. The […]
One year after lifting the lid on video gambling permits in Woodstock, the city has not been swamped with requests. But a few more local businesses are offering gambling terminals […]
The second McHenry County Fair out of COVID appeared to be lightly attended during the first few days before the crowd exploded with attendees Friday night. Fair spokesperson Rich Tobiasz […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 1.25 percent […]
Barndance 2022 declared ‘very successful’ fundraiser Organizers of the 22nd annual Gavers Barndance say the July 16 event was “very successful.” An email last week to volunteers reported the evening […]
On July 26, a key vacant parcel in the downtown area moved significantly closer to development. MBI Staffing CEO Tom Wilson bought the 1.13-acre property at 200 E. Judd St. […]
Seven categories of PRIDE Awards have been reduced to one – with a monetary prize – in Woodstock School District 200. The Board of Education last week voted to recognize […]
Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Lock your door and take your keys when you leave the house. “Be sure your garage doors are closed and secure,” Woodstock Police officer David Dempsey […]
“Reasonable suspicion” is the proposed standard in Woodstock School District 200 for requiring an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing. Among 25 school policy revisions introduced last week at […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Four years ago, 48 doves were released during a ceremony at Oakland Cemetery as a symbol of the 48 almost-forgotten children buried behind the mausoleum. […]
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