“I just wish Harold was still with us, to realize the impact he’s made on Woodstock,” said Bob Hudgins, locations manager for the movie “Groundhog Day,” filmed mostly in Woodstock […]
Local legislators get committee assignments Two state legislators who represent Woodstock have received committee assignments for the 103rd General Assembly. State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Crystal Lake, an Air Force retiree, […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2019, Bruce Farris needed to change the lettering on the door of his dental practice at 301 E. Calhoun St. from Dr. Bruce Farris, DDS, […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four new directors have been named to three-year terms on the board of the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to a news release, newly […]
Woodstock resident Steve Aavang recalled a special status he enjoyed more than three decades ago during the filming of “Groundhog Day.” While Aavang sat in his living room last Friday […]
Groundhog Days is here! With too many activities and events to cram into one day, the five-day celebration provides plenty of opportunities for the community to engage in as many […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re hungry for knowledge, Emily Steinwehe has co-written a book that will educate both children and adults. “F is for Food Forest: An ABC Book […]
The Olson Elementary Mustang Leadership Team got a pep talk from a real community leader recently as the fifth-graders prepared to ask local businesses to support the school’s upcoming Color […]
Environmental Defenders names new exec director The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County have named Carolyn Bendel as the Woodstock-based agency’s new executive director. Bendel most recently was an art consultant/project […]
Grace Lutheran Church Sewing Circle’s members helped many people in 2022, both locally at 10 area nursing homes and globally through Lutheran World Relief. A large chain of people is […]
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