Plans for a housing development north of Woodstock’s Metra station have been revised to address criticisms, but the approval process has stalled over a problem with public notice of proceedings. […]
A 30-year-old homeless man is being held on $2,500 bond after being charged with unlawful presence of a child sex offender within a school zone. Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb […]
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Sewage and water bills in Woodstock will increase by 5 percent starting May 1. The City Council last week approved the increase – the third in three years – as […]
After winning approval for nearly $800,000 in tax breaks from the City Council, Kunes Country Auto Group plans to get to work on expansion of its dealership at Route 47 […]
Local homeowners will find something to help ease the pain when they open their property tax bills next month. That mailing will include instructions on how to apply for a […]
Police are holding a 41-year-old transient who was arrested on a charge of burglary at the same time and place they were investigating a woman’s death at a northside Woodstock […]
By Capitol News Illinois staff SPRINGFIELD – With the Legislature on spring break until April 30, advocacy groups are working to get their points across on topics such as cannabis […]
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.
