Groundhog Day and its movie-inspired festival provide ample opportunity for economic growth in Woodstock, local officials and businesses agree. “This being the 30th anniversary of the film helped,” Real Woodstock […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2019, Bruce Farris needed to change the lettering on the door of his dental practice at 301 E. Calhoun St. from Dr. Bruce Farris, DDS, […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four new directors have been named to three-year terms on the board of the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to a news release, newly […]
By Ruth Rubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Ashley Marulli, owner of Betty & Beau Boutique bridal shop, was born and raised in Woodstock. She has fond memories of shopping on the Square as […]
Woodstock antique store owners selling business Roscoe Woodstock Antique Mall is for sale. According to a Facebook posting, health reasons are behind the decision of owners Ted London and his […]
Looking for a new home in Woodstock? Good luck. With the closeouts of Apple Creek Estates, the Maples at the Sonatas, and the D.R. Horton Homes in the Sanctuary in […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Spring 2024 is the projected completion date of the $22 million Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. The 52,000 square feet of […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com A compilation of business developments around Woodstock over the past year. JANUARY Food Shed Co-op planned to break ground in 2022 after reaching its $1.75 million fundraising […]
ShadowView announces brewery will shut down ‘in the coming months’ With Woodstock just months away from a new brewpub opening in the Sheriff’s House portion of the Old Courthouse Center, […]
Woodstock area diners are opening their arms to embrace chicken wings with the opening of Wingstopin the Jewel-Osco shopping center. “Based on the opening, Woodstock was excited,” said Wingstop marketing […]
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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