‘If you build it, they will come!’ Bill Dean blessed athletes, sports fans, and Woodstock Independent readers from June 1987 to March 1992. He was Woodstock Independent’s first sports editor. […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com TC Energy announced in a Nov. 3 press release that the Wisconsin Reliability Project has been completed, and the enhanced natural gas pipeline is operational. The […]
Citizens have privacy concerns, but mostly wary of contract with Flock Safety GroupBy Larry Lough larry@thewoodstockindependent.com After more than two hours of discussion, the City Council decided it couldn’t decide […]
Pause in SNAP benefits means more people seeking help By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com A few minutes before 9 a.m. on Halloween morning, a young man was among the dozen people […]
A 65-year-old Wonder Lake man was fatally injured when he was struck by an SUV on Barnard Mill Road near Wonder Lake. The victim, who was not immediately identified by […]
Installation completed; landscaping planned ahead of dedication ceremony Nov. 15 Staff Reportlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com A dedication ceremony is scheduled next week for “Whorled,” a permanent public sculpture by local artist Bobby Joe […]
Survey open for resident input until Nov. 7By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An online survey is now available as the latest information-gathering step to direct city officials in improving the downtown area […]
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 […]
Company based in the Netherlands buying former M4 Factory building on Judd Street By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock has attracted another new manufacturer, this one with an international flair. The City […]
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.
