STAFF REPORTOn October 11, 2024 the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded within seven minutes to a report of of a fast-moving brush fire in the 2200 block of Stieg Road. Due […]
Thank you for voting. You did vote in the primary election, didn’t you – early, by mail, or in-person on March 19?Even if you didn’t have a lot of decisions […]
When voters in heavily Republican McHenry County helped Democrat Lauren Underwood win a seat in Congress in 2018, many of her party members were hopeful it signaled a shift in […]
“Starting this fall, we have 100 students.” Those were Clint Gabbard’s first words when we greeted each other at the University Center ribbon cutting Aug. 1. Clint Gabbard is Dr. Gabbard, […]
Good news recently about downtown Woodstock developments has lifted the spirits of those of us who were bummed out by the announcements this past spring that the Public House restaurant […]
Woodstock’s Annual Resident Survey is here, for a limited time only, as the saying goes. It’s a painless way to weigh in on your priorities for the next year and […]
BySusanW.MurrayThe Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, … Woodstock’s Old Courthouse Center?On March 21, which was World Down Syndrome Day, landmarks on six continents were bathed in blue and gold […]
When the Woodstock Moose Lodge had its regular charity burger night in late February, funds raised were given to Hearthstone Communities.Those dollars, more than $1,800, couldn’t do much to help […]
Voters in Woodstock don’t have a lot of reasons to go to the polls in the primary election March 19.That’s a good reason to apply (if you haven’t already) for […]
Just call Woodstock “The City That Plans.”You can see proof via the Comprehensive Plan link on the city’s homepage, woodstockil.gov.Open that link and prepare to be impressed – and overwhelmed.The […]
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.
