“Truck buddies” from Woodstock to Chicago and beyond are expected for a truckin’ good time at Woodstock’s McHenry County Fairgrounds this weekend. Joe Nanez and Erica Burke of will host […]
If you can sing along to “Let’s Do The Time Warp Again,” then this coming Friday is when to start. The starring track in the cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” […]
The Square’s very own “School of Rock” will, on Sept. 1, mark its first anniversary at 124 N. Benton St., renewing its commitment to keeping rock ’n’ roll alive through […]
When you walk into Jackass Charm Corner Store, there is a lot to take in, despite the small space. You are likely to notice the vintage settée flanked by a […]
At first glance, it seems that multi-franchise McDonald’s restaurant owner Susan Singleton has it all. But it took 25 years to get one thing she really wanted: the franchise in […]
A rural Woodstock nursery is breaking new ground with its first crop of hops. The 45-acre tree nursery known as Coyote Ridge is now also home to Machete Hops. Mark […]
Woodstock’s housing market recovery that began in early 2013 has accelerated from a seep to a surge through the system, and the most encouraging news lies in what the hot […]
By the week of Aug. 20, one of Woodstock’s great local business landmarks will change forever. After almost 35 years, Napoli Pizza will leave its store on Lake Avenue at […]
When Wonder Lake resident Rob McClurg decided to combine his background in information technology with his experience as a business consultant to found TurnKey Digital, part of his plan was […]
A typical summer day for Ben Strang, a 17-year-old Marian Central Catholic High School senior, includes picking up a tack hammer that is steeped in tradition. The upholstery tool once […]
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.
