Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 1,875 acres of contiguous land in Hartland Township is now permanently protected from development. The McHenry County Conservation Foundation announced last week it had bought […]
Sheriff appoints new undersheriff, jail chief McHenry County Undersheriff John Bucci and Chief of Corrections Ryan Sciame were sworn in last week after their appointments by first-term Sheriff Robb Tadelman. […]
Get to work Green Friday for day of land restoration Green Friday will be observed as an alternative to Black Friday on Friday, Nov. 25, when the McHenry County Conservation […]
In a move only the Woodstock Public Library could pull off, human chess will debut at Witches and Wizards – on a grander stage. “I’m really excited about this,” library […]
By Heather Vosburgh news@thewoodstockindependent.com Music from the Grupo Enigmez, tacos from Teresita Tacos, and a hike through Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock celebrated Latino Conservation Week. The coalition group […]
Mini Links fundraiser returns April 9 at library After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Mini Links will return to the Woodstock Public Library starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9. Admission […]
By Nancy Shevel Trees provide enjoyment and beauty to our landscapes and community. Studies have shown that hospital patients recover faster if their room offers a view of trees! Conversely, […]
Capital campaign to help fund new grocery store Food Shed Co-op’s campaign to raise $1.75 million in two months is underway through Oct. 15 to finance construction of a new […]
By Lydia LaGue The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is celebrating its 30th year, while continuing to work toward the future. Executive Director Lisa Haderlein explained how TLC first came […]
House infrastructure bill has Woodstock rail yard Engineering costs of $4 million to move the rail yard of Metra’s northwest line from Crystal Lake to Woodstock has made the first […]
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