By Nancy Shevel One definition of home grown is “grown or produced at home for local consumption.“ When buying produce at the store, do you really know where it was […]
At a public meeting next month, Woodstock residents can learn about a consulting company’s “vision of area growth opportunities” for the community. Smart Growth America, a nonprofit based in Washington, […]
When the filming cast and crew came to Woodstock 30 years ago, they changed the community forever. Now, the Groundhog Days Committee is working feverishly to pull off the city’s […]
Groundhog Days are here again, but as with every year, there is always something new. This year, Dave Salvi, executive producer and director of Beyond the Backlot’s engaging production of […]
What’s the marching band equivalent of performing on Broadway? Marching and playing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Parade, of course! This prestigious parade, which is held on New […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local leaders will discuss food waste and single-use plastic during a Sustainability Summit this month sponsored by the Waste Reduction Action Team of the Environmental Defenders of […]
The Toyota Christmas commercial filmed on the Square – featuring the Woodstock Opera House, the Thoughtfulness Shop, and My Little Bo Peeps Shop, renamed Sam’s Books for the shoot – […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle (and it should be!), several opportunities locally will help you stick to […]
Every year it seems the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County grows a bit more and is able to make a bigger contribution to the environmental health of McHenry County. In […]
Woodstock’s most popular forum for discussion of local issues – The Independent’s Facebook page – reflects the interests of the thousands of people who interact with the digital platform. Guessing […]
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.
