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We catch up with the kudos for summer in Woodstock

Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to […]

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Our trees and how they care for us

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, […]

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‘Legacy will be here forever’

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 […]

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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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Geese appreciate suburban landscape

This column was adapted from one Lisa Haderlein wrote in 2013. I heard them before I saw them, hundreds of Canada geese. A raucous honking as the birds circled a […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough

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

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Janet Dovidio

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Susan W. Murray

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

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