They received no promises, but Woodstock officials came away from meetings in Springfield last week encouraged that state funding for improvements to Route 47 south of the city would be […]
Adding a second police resource officer to Woodstock School District 200 is an idea that interests the school board. But members want more details. At its meeting April 10, the […]
New ordinances will give Woodstock police new tools to address “inappropriate behavior” by the homeless this summer, Mayor Brian Sager promises. “I don’t want to say ‘aggressive,’” the mayor said […]
Homelessness will not disappear overnight. While there is no perfect solution, several local organizations have been working to make the best of a difficult situation. Currently, agencies across McHenry County […]
Van Brautigam Van Brautigam, originally from McHenry County, suffered a brain injury in a childhood accident that has left him unable to work. He is receiving federal Supplemental Security Income; […]
ABOUT THIS SERIES Woodstock attracts people who are homeless because, as the county seat, many agencies are here to serve them. In this three-part series, The Independent will examine the problem, […]
Even though an 18-month review of Woodstock School District 200 facilities produced few changes, there is no immediate need for action. That is the assessment of Superintendent Mike Moan. But […]
Dean Street Elementary School will live to teach another day. In a unanimous vote, the Woodstock District 200 School Board voted not to close the school, a proposal that had […]
Students at Woodstock’s two high schools are likely to walk out of school next week. Just how many will participate in the National School Walkout on March 14 isn’t known. […]
Activities with big crowds will continue in March at Woodstock Square Event and Banquet center, 333 E. Judd St., thanks to a temporary parking-and-restrooms fix approved by the City Council. […]
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.
