A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino farmworkers in McHenry County going back more than a century will be highlighted […]
McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition marks its fifth anniversaryBy Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com It’s back, bigger and better than ever, and it’s in progress right now. For the fifth annual McHenry County […]
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com After operating two stores for a little over four years, Shannon Bailey and Nancy Leonard […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Amid an uncertain legal landscape for new solar farms in McHenry County, two are under construction around Woodstock, and a third is the subject of a lawsuit […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Opponents of a proposed expansion of the Super Aggregates gravel pit on Lily Pond Road won an unexpected early victory last week when the owner withdrew the […]
Northwest Christian Conference action for sixth- and eighth-graders By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com St. Mary Catholic School of Woodstock’s girls basketball teams both added to the school year’s succcess stories at […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock co-op senior Brianna Crown was named the Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) Female Wrestler of the Year as part of the KRC all-league team selected by […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s softball team got the early jump on spring games, and the start has been a good one. The Hurricanes swept Richmond-Burton with an 8-1 […]
Woodstock North High School senior Elli Voss started the season looking exceptionally strong and focused. From the first day of practice, she has shown a great work ethic and determination. […]
Elli Voss, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Russell Voss and Cynthia Neff. Her teacher said, “Every day Elli comes into the LRC with a […]
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.
