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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