Life here cautious, not normal
July 8, 2020
While Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan felt, to many, to be filled with the hope and promise of a return to near normalcy, there lingers still an abundance […]
While Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan felt, to many, to be filled with the hope and promise of a return to near normalcy, there lingers still an abundance […]
The McHenry County Department of Health reported today it had confirmed a case of COVID-19 that was asymptomatic from someone who attended a protest between 1 and 2:30 p.m. June […]
Last week’s opening of a countywide shelter in McHenry for homeless people has left two empty buildings in Woodstock looking for new life. The Shelter of Hope, a 10,500-square-foot, 70-bed […]
Another business is preparing to move into the former Ace Hardware building on Route 47. FasTacos plans to open in the south end of the building that already houses Holzlager […]
Deputy Mayor Mike Turner urged the Woodstock City Council to “be creative” in considering changes to the city’s food truck regulations to address complaints from brick-and-mortar restaurants about their mobile […]
Four people have been arrested after a burglary at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Woodstock where two riding lawnmowers were stolen late Tuesday or early Wednesday.Woodstock police reported the arrests […]
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.