Everything you need to know about toter delivery, pickup By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com When the city’s new trash and recycling program starts on July 1, all residents should have received […]
State Farm, American Family Insurance among plaintiffs in complaints against Nicor Gas, NPL Construction, Visu-Sewer By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com Insurance companies that have collectively paid out more than $1.6 […]
No Illinois cases reported to date, but national numbers have increased in 2025 By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Although the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not reported […]
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 12:25 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of Washburn Street and Brown Street in Woodstock for a reported motor vehicle crash […]
PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 12:03 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the intersection of Route 120 and N. Queen Anne Road for a reported crash with […]
By Larry Lough news@the woodstockindependent.com Imagine Route 47 with four lanes of new pavement from U.S. 14 to Route 120, enhanced lighting at intersections, upgraded landscaping, and improved crosswalks for […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com About three dozen people formed the early bird group as the Opera House opened its doors at 5 p.m. last Tuesday for those who wanted […]
We were happy to see the news release the city of Woodstock sent out the afternoon of Friday, March 7. In the news business, Friday afternoon news releases from public […]
through March 31 for local elections StaffReportnews@the woodstockindependent.com Early voting is underway at 12 locations across McHenry County through March 31, the day before the April 1 consolidated election of […]
By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock residents packed the Woodstock Public Library Community Room on March 10 for the first public forum with City Council candidates running in the April 1 […]
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.
