Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWorks by 17 regional artists will be displayed at 14 stops around Woodstock in the Autumn Art Tour Sept. 9 and 10.The free, self-guided tour starts with a display […]
VFW seeking entries for Memorial Day ParadeVFW Post 5040 is accepting entries for Woodstock’s Memorial Day parade Monday, May 29. The parade will immediately follow the observance that will begin […]
From the ashes of a fallen business, Woman of the Year Sandra Pierce rose to be a leader in business and in the community, but it was her unwavering commitment […]
It’s good to go away, and it’s so good to return home. You probably knew I was gone, because I didn’t write Declarations for three weeks. Actually, I wasn’t away […]
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 […]
For Creative Living speaker Riva Lehrer, art is powerful, radical, and political.“My art is about being enthralled with people being enthralled with who they are,” said the artist, author, curator, […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comTwelve stops on the 2022 Autumn Art Tour next month will expose visitors to works from a wide variety of artists in and around Woodstock.Nine of the homes and […]
By Julia Easthamnews@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.comFlowers, hugs, and cheers greeted Terry Willcockson as she approached the podium to receive her award as 2022 Woman of the Year.“Wow! I mean just wow!” Willcockson said. […]
McHenry County College student Maggie Griffin is 2022 Miss Woodstock.Jordan Cheng won the title of Little Miss Woodstock during the 73rd annual Miss Woodstock scholarship pageant June 23 at the […]
When City Councilman Gordie Tebo suggested a new wooden train decoration for the holidays could be placed in front of the Woodstock Public House, it brought up the question of […]
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