Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comMore than 1,875 acres of contiguous land in Hartland Township is now permanently protected from development.The McHenry County Conservation Foundation announced last week it had bought 40 acres of […]
Sheriff appoints new undersheriff, jail chiefMcHenry County Undersheriff John Bucci and Chief of Corrections Ryan Sciame were sworn in last week after their appointments by first-term Sheriff Robb Tadelman.Bucci, former […]
Get to work Green Friday for day of land restorationGreen Friday will be observed as an alternative to Black Friday on Friday, Nov. 25, when the McHenry County Conservation District […]
In a move only the Woodstock Public Library could pull off, human chess will debut at Witches and Wizards – on a grander stage.“I’m really excited about this,” library Director […]
By Heather Vosburghnews@thewoodstockindependent.comMusic from the Grupo Enigmez, tacos from Teresita Tacos, and a hike through Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock celebrated Latino Conservation Week.The coalition group Conversacion de Conservacion […]
Mini Links fundraiser returns April 9 at libraryAfter a two-year pandemic hiatus, Mini Links will return to the Woodstock Public Library starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9.Admission costs $5, […]
By Nancy ShevelTrees 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, they […]
Capital campaign to help fund new grocery storeFood Shed Co-op’s campaign to raise $1.75 million in two months is underway through Oct. 15 to finance construction of a new store […]
By Lydia LaGueThe 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 to be.In […]
House infrastructure bill has Woodstock rail yardEngineering costs of $4 million to move the rail yard of Metra’s northwest line from Crystal Lake to Woodstock has made the first cut […]
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