Kaleigh Rogers said her senior year was the best she’d had at Woodstock North High School. A member of the class of 2016, Rogers was one of 203 WNHS graduates […]
A 17-year-old Woodstock High School student was transported to the hospital for treatment after he was briefly pinned between a car and the wall during automotive class Thursday. Woodstock Fire […]
The Woodstock City Council will vote on a policy that would implement discretionary guidelines and limitations on the city if it becomes home rule. The policy, discussed at the council’s […]
It’s that time of year again, when crafters, artisans and food vendors from throughout the Midwest bring their wares to Woodstock for a good cause. The 48th annual Fair Diddley Craft […]
A 23-year-old Crystal Lake man was charged in connection with the suspected overdose death of a 20-year-old Wonder Lake woman. Jessie A. Brown was charged with drug-induced homicide, a […]
A Woodstock man was arrested May 6 on child pornography charges, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Jerry S. Mannion, 41, was charged with two counts reproduction of child […]
One of the Woodstock Police Department’s own has been tapped to be its next chief. Deputy Chief John Lieb will take over next month for retiring Chief Robert Lowen, the […]
No one was injured when a Woodstock School District 200 bus caught on fire April 29 on Wicker Street. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the scene at 2:05 p.m. near […]
The Woodstock City Council has designated the city’s tax revenues from video gambling for cultural projects, marketing and economic development. Under the new resolution, approved April 19, municipal gambling revenues […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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