On April 29, 2018, Fox Broadcasting aired a historic moment in American TV history. In an animated sequence, Marshal Matt Dillon (of 1955-1975’s “Gunsmoke”) faces off against a baby in […]
Ryan Knott’s guitar debut came during a talent show at Marian Central Catholic High School. Now Knott, a 2007 Marian graduate, and wife, Sarah Knott, have been at the top […]
As Hallow’s Eve approaches and the Gothic spirit takes hold of McHenry County, well-worn tales of terror are passed down much as they were from the time when New England […]
In the early morning of Aug. 27, in-the-know Woodstock residents gathered at Lake and Kimball avenues to take in an odd spectacle – the Pace bus stop outside the city’s […]
Pottery, painting, art glass, jewelry, photography and mixed media are among the wide range of media that will be featured in the fifth annual Autumn Art Tour Sept. 8 and […]
Woodstock will round out its summer music festival season this weekend with what documentary-maker Ken Burns considered the “most American” of musical art forms. Returning for its 11th year, the […]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The Woodstock Square will host a full-on stand-up comedy blitz from Chicago and parts beyond this weekend at the inaugural Laughstock Comedy […]
Since summer 2016, Woodstock’s indie music fans and City Council members have had one thing on their tongue: LSD. Or rather, “Let’s Square Dance,” the eye-rollingly named brainchild of Joe […]
Daniel Campbell, longtime staff member of the Woodstock Opera House, is now in his third week as managing director for the local landmark. Out of college, Campbell had his heart […]
The Woodstock Opera House next week will host the continuation of one of its best and most time-honored traditions – formerly known as the Woodstock Mozart Festival, Midwest Mozart will […]
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.
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