By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.comAs most election days are, last week’s was good for McHenry County Republicans.Their candidates won nearly every contested race, as well as several in ...

New contract with waste hauler lowers toter charges for all householdsBy Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com All Woodstock households will see a lower monthly fee for mandatory trash toter ...

By TRICIA CARZOLIIndependent photo by Tricia CarzoliWoodstock VFW Post 5040 Honor Guard’s Rifle Salute is fired at 11 a.m.

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey A “no passing” sign sits along Davis Road near the site where three people died in a ...

Folkloric dancers perform as a mariachi band, Mariachi Nuevo Mexico, plays in the background. The dancers are staff members ...

Local organization makes a difference in local veteran’s lifeBy Tricia [email protected] When U.S. Army ...

Groundhog PSI-clocross at Emricson Park this weekend. For the first time in several years the event will be held on both ...

Part 3 of 3By Caryl [email protected] of the one-room schools were hardy, like the people who ...

Kenneth Allen Sporleder, passed away on August 18, 2024, one day before his 86th birthday, in Sebring, Florida. Ken was born at home on Aug.19,1938 in McHenry, Illinois to the late Walter and Evelyn ...

WHS, WNHS instructor named Illinois’ French Teacher of the YearBy Janet [email protected] District 200 ...

Woodstock High School violinists to perform with The Piano GuysBy Kevin Lyonsdistrict 200Eight Woodstock High School ...

By Andrew [email protected] The Woodstock North girls volleyball team went up against the girls from Boylan Rockford for a Hallo-ween night match. The Thunder came out strong ...