Making ‘Woodstock Nice’ is easy
February 26, 2025
There’s an expression you may have heard of called “Midwest Nice.” It’s a lighthearted poke at us folks in the middle of the country for almost being too nice sometimes. […]
There’s an expression you may have heard of called “Midwest Nice.” It’s a lighthearted poke at us folks in the middle of the country for almost being too nice sometimes. […]
gets later start than expected By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com The start of early voting for the April 1 consolidated election has been postponed for 10 days – from March 7 […]
Plan Commission gives its OK to proposed move By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com On Thursday night, the Woodstock Food Pantry began its journey of a thousand miles toward having a […]
Before February slips away from us and we get caught up in all that “early spring” weather Woodstock Willie told us to expect, we would like to make a few […]
PADS and Warp Corps help the homeless in McHenry County By Eileen Millardlarry@the woodstockindependent.com PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) and Warp Corps help homeless people in McHenry County year-round, […]
Local weekend festival is one of the largest ever By Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com Feb 2, 2025, proved to be one of the largest Groundhog Days on record. Daniel Campbell, Woodstock […]
By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Falcon Green Resources is a woman-owned waste removal company based in Woodstock. Its distinctive purple dumpsters can be seen around town and beyond. Years of hauling […]
Larger containers this year will offer more room to recycle By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com With the coming of larger 65-gallon recycling containers in July, there will be more room than […]
Land acquisition, rezoning, and possible new master plan occupy council meeting By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Downtown development dominated discussion during the only January meeting of the Woodstock City Council last […]
Search back on for space to house Rec Center programs and offices during renovation By Susan W. MurrayNews@the woodstockindependent.com After doing its due diligence, city staff will recommend to 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.