Coming Cobblestone Hotel gets city thinking in two directions By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Anticipation of the completion of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in November 2026 at the northeast […]
Liquid Blues celebrates 25 years, debuts Kitchen Underground By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “It hasn’t changed in 25 years,” said Jim Bykowski II, owner of Liquid Blues. While that’s not […]
Roman Seguros y mas opens on Washington in former Ehrke’s building By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The reason that Monica Roman opened her own business to offer insurance and financial […]
New ownership, openings, and expanded services dominate the news By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Quality Inn, at 1785 S. Eastwood Drive, sold in late December for $2.2 million to […]
Many local buyers’ agents still get paid by seller By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was supposed to be the great cataclysm in the real estate world. On March 15, […]
By Susan W. Murray thewoodstockindependent.com Faced with the usual January – February dropoff in business after the Christmas holiday season, retailers and restaurateurs might share the sentiment of Phil Connors […]
Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about having a […]
The Gift Wrap Place opens on the Woodstock Square By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com From being “The Gift Wrap Girl” at Bergner’s at Spring Hill Mall to wrapping gifts for […]
Local real estate market gathering strength for a busy spring? By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com We’re still 10 days away from knowing whether Woodstock Willie is going to predict an […]
Dordan welcomes the fourth generation, securing multi-generational growth Provided by Dordan Manufacturing Dordan Manufacturing, the 62-year-old custom thermoforming company, is welcoming the fourth generation of the Slavin family, positioning the […]
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.
