Not many people wear COVID-inspired face masks in public anymore. Some folks still do, as a personal health precaution or for peace of mind. But unless you’re at a hospital […]
Students are using their school lockers again. Parents in lower grade levels are walking their apprehensive children into their new classrooms. Fall athletes are back in their locker rooms. And […]
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of a July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Gov. J.B. Pritzker […]
By Cheryl Wormley I awoke June 21 with what I thought was a summer cold – a hoarse voice, drippy nose, dry cough, and a bit of a headache. My […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Everyone 6 months of age or older is eligible to receive a vaccination to protect against COVID-19, the McHenry County Department of Health is announced Thursday. The […]
CCC open house June 28 celebrates 40th anniversary Consumer Credit Counseling Services will celebrate 40 years in business with a ribbon cutting and open house at its Woodstock office, 13707 […]
Groundhog Days to sponsor ice cream social at concert Woodstock’s Groundhog Days will sponsor an ice cream social in conjunction with the City Band concert Wednesday, June 8, in the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is the hallmark of change in my generation: we were not around for 9/11, too young for the recession of 2008, but perfectly of age for the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local health officials are recommend people in McHenry County resume wearing face masks as the community level of COVID-19 has risen from medium to high. According to […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Department of Health is offering COVID-19 booster doses at its clinics to anyone who is 5 years of age or older. According to 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.
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