“Retail, restaurant, medical” are the suggested uses on the “Space for Lease” sign in the window of the former Aldi food store in Woodstock. But those are only suggestions. With […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Woodstock Jazzercise, the local franchise of a nationwide fitness franchise, whose name stands for “jazz” and “exercise.” The business was founded in 1969 […]
In the two weeks after the conclusion of the outdoor Farmers Market season at the end of October, Seleta Scents’ co-owners Julienne Samuels and Mike Richards pushed themselves to open […]
In her job as associate director of business development for the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois, 2006 Woodstock High School alumnus Beth Conerty puts her degrees […]
The Association of Resale Professionals reported in 2023 that the number of resale shops in the United States has increased by about 7 percent over each of the past two […]
When The Woodstock Independent profiled Jessica Cook’s J&G Pastries in July 2022, the baker’s goal was to open a brick-and-mortar location. Less than a year-and-a-half ago, Cook was just starting […]
Former Woodstock resident starts Oregon newspaper Woodstock native Colleen Strohm is the publisher of The South Wasco Times, a monthly newspaper published in Maupin, Ore., about two hours east of […]
Zac Dolezal, chef and owner at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, said that Woodstock residents have long supported his Crystal Lake eatery. “I’m glad to offer a closer option for them,” […]
Woodstock included in latest local beverage trail Four stops in Woodstock are part of the return of the McHenry County Craft Beverage Trail Challenge. The collaborative effort among local breweries, […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Home of the Sparrow, founded in 1987, is celebrating its 37th year of service in 2023, providing help for single women, pregnant women, and women with […]
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.
