MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – McHenry County is under an Air Quality Alert through Friday night, July 17, as wildfire smoke is expected to cause unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality conditions. […]
Gavers Cancer Foundation It was never supposed to be this big. The original idea behind the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance was simple. Pull people together, have a good time, […]
At the end of the City Council’s June 16 public hearing on a proposed third tax increment financing district, which would facilitate development of the former Die Cast factory site, […]
By Ruth Raubertasnews@thewoodstockindependent.com There are more public nature preserves to enjoy around Woodstock than you might think! In addition to the preserves owned and operated by the McHenry County Conservation […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Farm Bureau has awarded scholarships totaling $7,500 to six students. The awards are given during the month of June, which is National Dairy […]
Woodstock Folk Festival to return for 41st yearBy McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Musicians from across the state, country, and continent are set to perform on the Square during the annual Woodstock […]
Bialas Barn will feed you and allow you to feed a chicken or a goat By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Bialas Barn is nestled in between an overstuffed barn and […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s First United Methodist Church is hosting special activities throughout the summer months. Community members are welcome at all of the events. Summer Sun Fest began […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Sand volleyball has been a summer pastime at Woodstock’s Kingston Lanes since the bowling alley opened 13 years ago. Monday through Friday, the bar hosts eight […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Future and current Marian Central football players are making plans for the new season. New Hurricanes head football coach Dirk Stanger welcomed about 45 future Hurricanes, […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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