In May, Hearthstone residents could look out their windows at the property’s unmowed lawns and know that something was not right. The city of Woodstock served notice on May 16 […]
While the letter of Hearthstone Prairie Home resident Marge Clark to Heritage Ministries did not result in responses to specific concerns, Crystal Briggs – Hearthstone’s business office manager – did […]
If your Thanksgiving travels had you driving north on Route 47 from the interstate as you headed back to Woodstock on the Friday, Saturday, or Sunday after the holiday, you […]
Back in 2006, just before the real estate market crash flattened prices, the median price for a detached, single-family home in the 60098 ZIP code was $240,000. In the past […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com From the worldwide web to 216 Main St., Crisiswear is coming to downtown Woodstock. Celebrating with DJs and a private event, Crisiswear, a locally and ethically […]
It might be vacation season, but Woodstock’s business activity hums along with openings and changes in ownership. Without further ado, here’s the buzz around town. On June 30, The Double […]
“It’s open!” Five tweens trailed the one who gave forth the triumphant shout. Strung out in a line on Johnson Street, they made the right turn onto Van Buren Street, […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com Piles of clothes, jewelry, mugs, and more are being sold from driveways throughout Woodstock. Must be garage sale season. Sherry Yang and her family had their […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com A countywide Workforce Housing Workgroup has been created to study the availability, challenges, and opportunities related to workforce housing, along with its importance to the economic vitality […]
When the sign for MyWay Studio Massage Therapy went up in front of the original Zoia Monument Co. building at 227 N. Throop St., those who took note might have […]
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.
