Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dozens of women across Lake and McHenry counties are coming together this month with a shared mission: to build safe, affordable homes for local women-led families. Women […]
Marian senior Sabrina Noon chosen as Illinois State Thespian Society board member By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central senior Sabrina Noon has been accepted as a board member of the […]
An anniversary and a celebration of the American dream By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As Kim Alimovski cut the ribbon on Oct. 15 to commemorate 45 years in business for […]
Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications on Saturday, October 25 WOODSTOCK, Ill. — The Woodstock Police Department invites residents to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 […]
Managers of senior housing commmunity offer some answers about future of troubled complex By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com At a meeting on Oct. 9, the remaining residents in Hearthstone’s independent living […]
After 75 years, Woodstock bids fond farewell to Donahue FurnitureBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In advice that would alter the interior design of hundreds, if not thousands, of local homes, […]
Olympian Bonnie Blair kicks off 62nd season of Creative Living series By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The first time Olympic long track speed skater Bonnie Blair was announced at an ice […]
Woodstock residents speak up about difficulty of walking around townBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 25 Woodstock residents attended a presentation on Sept. 17 to provide their input about safer walkways […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the 13th year, the congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock participated in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s annual “God’s Work. Our Hands.” event […]
Dr. Tim Conway retiring after 48 years By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dr. Tim Conway started his career in dentistry the same year the first Star Wars movie came out. Forty-eight […]
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.
