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home, farm & garden photos by Tricia Carzoli Jessica Davies stands among the produce growing indoors inside her greenhouse.

‘God put it on my heart to be a farmer’

Adama Farm focuses on land protection, regenerative produceBy Tricia Carzolihome, farm & gardenAt 18, Jessica Davies left Park Ridge for NYC’s Parson School of Design to study photography, art, and […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 25, 2025
Max, the golden Lab retriever of Tim and Jennifer Schnepf, stands on the front porch of the couple’s bungalow on South Seminary Avenue in this 2023 photo. The home’s freshly painted and neatly landscaped exterior illustrate the importance of curb appeal – either when selling a house or making it an inviting space for family and visitors. courtesy photo

Setting the stage for spring – or a sale

Local real estate agents offer top tips for spiffing up your homeBy Susan W. MurrayHome, Farm & gardenWith temperatures now getting the memo that spring has arrived, homeowners can turn […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 25, 2025

Creating something he’s proud of

Harvard native has been into art for yearsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com“Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso said. “The problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”As a student […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 25, 2025

WHS students picked for Google Showcase

By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200Two enterprising Woodstock High School students, fueled by last year’s project coming up just short, earned a second chance to present their invention in a Google Showcase […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 25, 2025

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home, farm & garden photos by Tricia Carzoli Jessica Davies stands among the produce growing indoors inside her greenhouse.

‘God put it on my heart to be a farmer’

Adama Farm focuses on land protection, regenerative produce By Tricia Carzolihome, farm & garden At 18, Jessica Davies left Park Ridge for NYC’s Parson School of Design to study photography,…
April 25, 2025
Max, the golden Lab retriever of Tim and Jennifer Schnepf, stands on the front porch of the couple’s bungalow on South Seminary Avenue in this 2023 photo. The home’s freshly painted and neatly landscaped exterior illustrate the importance of curb appeal – either when selling a house or making it an inviting space for family and visitors. courtesy photo

Setting the stage for spring – or a sale

Local real estate agents offer top tips for spiffing up your home By Susan W. MurrayHome, Farm & garden With temperatures now getting the memo that spring has arrived, homeowners can turn th…
April 25, 2025

Creating something he’s proud of

Harvard native has been into art for years By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso said. “The problem is staying an artist when you grow …
April 25, 2025

WHS students picked for Google Showcase

By Kevin Lyons District 200 Two enterprising Woodstock High School students, fueled by last year’s project coming up just short, earned a second chance to present their invention in a Google Sho…
April 25, 2025

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Artist Gage Finke stands in front of his work that is on display at The Mug Coffeehouse in Harvard. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, he found subjects in Mount Baker, Ruby Beach, and Mount Rainier in the state of Washington. Independent photo by andrew Rousey

Creating something he’s proud of

Harvard native has been into art for years By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso said…
April 25, 2025
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Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
February 22, 2024

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Independent photo by andrew rousey Full-time staff members at Naturally McHenry County are (from left) Kristine Austin, marketing manager; Sarah Cain, destination engagement and program manager; and Jaki Berggren, president and CEO. Working under the Illinois Department of Tourism, the organization promotes leisure travel to McHenry County.

Attracting visitors to McHenry County

Naturally McHenry County moves into space in Old CourthouseBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWith its move into the Old Courthouse Center on April 1, Naturally McHenry County landed in…
April 21, 2025
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Members of the family that owns and operates Isabel’s Family Restaurant take a break for a photo. They are (from left) co-owner Mary Witt, daughter Isabel Delgado, daughter Liliana Delgado, and co-owner Antonio Delgado. The restaurant was recently recognized as Retailer of the Year by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Newly named Retailer of the Year

Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com“A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and community giv…
April 13, 2025
Independent file photo Oney’s Tree Farm sold on March 11 and will be open for Christmas tree sales this December.

Business Buzz

New owners at Oney’s; cannabis store Terrabis opens; people on the moveBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhile most weeks The Woodstock Independent concentrates on a single business st…
April 5, 2025

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district 200 photo Woodstock High School juniors Krishna Patel (left) and Eshaan Virani work on their Navigo app in Jai Sharma’s computer science classroom. The students are preparing to present their project at a Google Showcase this week in Chicago.

WHS students picked for Google Showcase

By Kevin Lyons District 200 Two enterprising Woodstock High School students, fueled by last year’s project coming up just short, earned a second chance to present their invention in a Google Sho…
April 25, 2025
courtesy photo WHS Spanish students are ready to depart for Spain. Pictured (front row) are: Kaylee Birman, Sofia Krueger, and Madeline Day; (Middle row) Sophia Mendoza, Eliana Shoulders, Kendall O’Dea, Keira Bogott, Annamaria De Benedetto, Erin Doherty, Mia Foss, and counselor Jorge Pozo Pacheco; (Back row) Kaitlyn Taylor, Ian Broughton, Caden Thompson, and Spanish teacher Kasey Kruckenberg.

Adventure in Spain for WHS students

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comThirteen Woodstock High School Spanish students and two staff members traveled to Madrid, Spain, during spring break. They reconnected with Spanish stud…
April 25, 2025

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