
Plenty of time now to read
Now that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the closings of non-essential businesses and directed Illinois residents to stay home, the Woodstock Public Library and Read Between the Lynes bookstore are […]

Now that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the closings of non-essential businesses and directed Illinois residents to stay home, the Woodstock Public Library and Read Between the Lynes bookstore are […]



Be whisked away into the magical premiere of Theatre 121’s “Matilda,” a musical based on the book by Roald Dahl. Fans of the beloved movie will notice little nods throughout […]




Students from Woodstock and Wonder Lake are among 12 from McHenry County College whose artwork is on display at the Old Courthouse Satellite Gallery through March 8. All of the […]


Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
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