By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200Three nurses in Woodstock School District 200, as well as the district itself, were recently recognized by the McHenry County Department of Health for their efforts during […]
By Mike MoanSuperintendent of SchoolsWe’re now halfway through the most typical school year we have had since March 2020, although typical isn’t something any of us who lived through the […]
Not many people wear COVID-inspired face masks in public anymore.Some folks still do, as a personal health precaution or for peace of mind.But unless you’re at a hospital or medical […]
Students are using their school lockers again.Parents in lower grade levels are walking their apprehensive children into their new classrooms.Fall athletes are back in their locker rooms.And Woodstock High School […]
By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOISSPRINGFIELD – In the wake of a July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is […]
By Cheryl WormleyI awoke June 21 with what I thought was a summer cold – a hoarse voice, drippy nose, dry cough, and a bit of a headache. My temperature […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comEveryone 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 Centers for Disease […]
CCC open house June 28 celebrates 40th anniversaryConsumer Credit Counseling Services will celebrate 40 years in business with a ribbon cutting and open house at its Woodstock office, 13707 W. […]
Groundhog Days to sponsor ice cream social at concertWoodstock’s Groundhog Days will sponsor an ice cream social in conjunction with the City Band concert Wednesday, June 8, in the Park […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is the hallmark of change in my generation: we were not around for 9/11, too young for the recession of 2008, but perfectly of age for the […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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