Food Shed Co-op, Duke’s collaborate on ‘Duke’s Line’ As construction continues on a Food Shed Co-op grocery store on Woodstock’s east side, a collaboration with Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen has […]
The saying “Timing is everything” is broadly applied – be it to comedy, cooking, or romance. Those three words are also apt in business. After eight years of nurturing Mommy […]
There is nothing better than finding the perfect space to call home – except, maybe, curating the space to be uniquely your own. That is what John and Lisa Koonce […]
Pizza is back at 7431 Hancock Drive in Wonder Lake – and so much more. East End Pizza and Ice Cream now occupies the former Paulee’s Pizza, and a variety […]
Luis Rodriguez owned and ran two successful restaurants in McHenry County before he opened Antigua Mexican Grill at 125 E. Calhoun St. on Sept. 1. Open since 2018, Antigua’s Crystal […]
With the start of autumn, The Woodstock Independent has harvested a bumper crop of business openings and moves around town. Here’s what we’ve gathered: Zak Dolezal, owner and chef at […]
Three weeks ago, The Woodstock Independent asked you, our readers, what cuisine you’d like to add to the city’s thriving restaurant scene. We did not set limits. You could tell […]
The car won’t start? It’s “making a funny noise”? Many Woodstock residents would give you the same advice. “Take it to Bob.” Bob is Bob Kristensen, owner of the Mobil […]
If you’ve read Dr. Seuss’ “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” to a child or grandchild, you’ll remember the rhyme: “Where do they come from? I can’t say. […]
Readers, The Woodstock Independent is eager to hear from you. Here’s what we want to know: If you could add a cuisine to Woodstock’s restaurant scene, what would you bring […]
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.
