Police says driver missed stop sign, caused wreck A 74-year-old Woodstock man suffered life-threatening injuries and three other people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash west of Woodstock. A 72-year-old […]
McConnell Road closure scheduled until June 5 McConnell Road will be closed to all traffic between Golden Oaks Drive and Courtaulds Drive until June 5. The closure was scheduled to […]
Coffee With Chief to host farmers market manager Kelly Kempf, manager of the Woodstock Farmers Market, will speak at the monthly Coffee With the Chief program at 7 p.m. Monday, […]
Election Day here now in early voting, vote by mail Early voting and voting by mail for the Nov. 8 general election is underway in McHenry County. The first early […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCC Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County. The 90-minute event will begin […]
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