On April 25 and 26, the Woodstock Food Pantry hosted a collection area in front of two Jewel entrances. Seventeen pantry volunteers worked in shifts to greet patrons as they […]
Creekside program is Illinois Middle School Chapter of theYear By Kevin Lyons District 200 Creekside Middle School’s Best Buddies program was selected as the Illinois Middle School Chapter of the […]
“He was a good Catholic, a good family man, a good lawyer, and most of all, a really nice guy.” That’s how Jim Campion’s best friend, Jack Darby, described him […]
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Several local Scout troops and packs participated in the Scouting for America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) “Scouting for Food” campaign in early March. This annual community […]
Apple Creek Food Forest open house scheduled for May 9 By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com A family-friendly open house, “Celebrating Mother Nature,” will be conducted from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent looks at news in business. The last of the businesses has moved […]
WNHS students mentor elementary students through Big Brothers Big Sisters program By Katie Hughes District 200 While many high schoolers are still waking up, about 10 dedicated Woodstock North High […]
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the local business climate warming up along with temperatures, The Woodstock Independent will take […]
Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputable company […]
The Rev. Michael Fuller, now Chaplain to His Holiness By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the designation of “Chaplain to His Holiness” upon the Rev. Michael Fuller, who […]
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.
