Land Conservancy to host ‘Art of the Land’ art showThe 13th annual Art of the Land art show and fundraiser of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will be from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor Mike Turner was hesitant to guess how many local businesses would be offering video gambling five years from now.But he is sure it will be more than 25.That was […]
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 […]
WHS students work with food collection, conservancy district
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 pond, […]
The Winter Solstice was Dec. 21 this year. Believe it or not, there are about 2 minutes more daylight each day between now and the Summer Solstice on June 20, […]
The winter holiday season is a natural time to reflect on those things for which we are thankful. At the top of most people’s list are family, friends, and health. […]
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