With a heightened sense of security and a visible presence from the Woodstock Police Department for this year, the Mexican Independence Day celebration on the Woodstock Square kicked off this morning at 11 and continues until 7:00 pm. Music, food and dancing and vendors selling goods are gathered all around to mark the day,View images […]
D-200 Board honors winners of spring 2025 Art Show Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The artwork of a Dean Street Elementary School fifth-grader won the Superintendent’s Award in the spring 2025 Art Show in Woodstock School District 200. Hazel Ammettis’ art will be on display at the D-200 Administrative Services Center after being selected by Superintendent Mike […]
The new face of the Woodstock Opera House By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “I felt an instant connection,” recent city of Woodstock hire David Victor said of his initial impression of the town. Midwest native Victor has been the Woodstock Opera House director for just over a month, but he said that he already had embraced […]
By Lydia LaGue-Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com At the June 9 meeting, the Arts Commission was informed that the City Council had passed the Cultural Arts Plan proposed by Northern Illinois University. Mayor Mike Turner has tasked the Arts Commission with implementation. The members will be talking with the arts community to assess the greatest needs, along with […]
Woodstock Shakespeare Players to present free Shakespeare in the Square StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Shakespeare Players announced they’re back for a second season, and this year, not only have they partnered with the Woodstock Opera House for what they call “a seamless and exciting experience,” but the villains are taking over! With an all-new script written […]
By Lydia LaGue-Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com At its May 12 meeting, the Arts Commission was informed that the City Council formally approved the groundhog statue when the council met on May 6. Moving forward, the Groundhog Days Committee will be working with the artist to coordinate the project. The city will also be participating in installation of […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Fine Arts Association will begin its 62nd season this October with a full roster of six speakers and presentations running through April 2026. “This will be an exceptional Creative Living season,” said Mary Ellen Prindiville, chairwoman of the WFAA Creative Living Committee. “We have many loyal patrons who return […]
‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’ By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Joseph Walsdorf (Marian Central ‘21) graduates in June from DePaul University. He will receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in comedy arts through The Theatre School at DePaul before embarking on his childhood dream of […]
‘Exes of Christmas Past’ films scenes at the Cherry Tree Inn B&B By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Lori and George Miarecki’s Cherry Tree Inn B&B is featured as a set for First Snow, LLC’s new Christmas movie – “Exes of Christmas Past.” “Lori and George have been great to work with,” producer and co-writer Eliza Toser […]
‘Exes of Christmas Past’ films scenes at the Cherry Tree Inn B&B By TRICIA CARZOLI Lori and George Miarecki’s Cherry Tree Inn B&B is featured as a set for First Snow, LLC’s new Christmas movie – “Exes of Christmas Past.” “Lori and George have been great to work with,” producer and co-writer Eliza Toser said. […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
