
Nurses, D-200 honored for pandemic response
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Three nurses in Woodstock School District 200, as well as the district itself, were recently recognized by the McHenry County Department of Health for their […]
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By Kevin Lyons District 200 Three nurses in Woodstock School District 200, as well as the district itself, were recently recognized by the McHenry County Department of Health for their […]
Farmers market hours now into fall, planning for winter Get the fresh sweet corn and just-picked tomatoes while you can. Woodstock Farmers Market has its final Tuesday market of the […]
Local recycling events set for Sept. 17, Oct. 15 Recyclable electronics, paper documents, clean polystyrene (Styrofoam), textiles, bulbs, and batteries will be collected during two residential recycling events in Woodstock. […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underway Stopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend. The Woodstock Police Department is partnering […]
DAR will commemorate gravesite of revolutionary Kishwaukee Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will place a bronze marker next to a historic headstone at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Department of Health reminds parents that getting their children and teens ready to go back to school should include making sure they are up […]
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 […]
Emricson Park ball fields to get T-Mobile upgrades The City Council last week agreed to a $248,000 upgrade of the infield surfaces of the Dream Field baseball diamond and Sullivan […]
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 […]
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