McHenry County Geographic Information System Department Archives

Home 〉 McHenry County Geographic Information System Department

McHenry County Geographic Information System Department

Public records going public: Rare papers from 1800s hit the road to accessibility

March 7, 2023

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com UNION – The roads that we now take for granted were not always so. In fact, it often took a Herculean effort on the part of many different property owners to get them created in the first place. Ernest J. Varga, design engineer with the McHenry County Division of Transportation, said that […]

Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent

Upcoming Events

All Events

Popular Sections

Top Writers

Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

Janet Dovidio

Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.

Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.

Keep Exploring

11/4/26 Athlete of the Week – Colin Hernon

This season Colin has thrown 69 completions in 107 attempts. He has thrown for 1,067 yards with 11 throwing touchdowns. He also has 3 Rushing Touchdow…

November 6, 2026

11/4/26 Student of the Week – George Kordopitoulas

George Kordopitoulas, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, if the son of Gus and Maria Kordopitoulas. His teacher said “George demonstrate…

November 6, 2026

Elementary/Middle School Student of the Week – Adam Holland

Creekside Middle School seventh grader, Adam Holland Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independ…

November 6, 2026