A power outage that affected 17,000 customers in Woodstock on Wednesday, Oct. 21, was caused by a “lock out,” according to ComEd officials. The power outage started at about […]
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam targeting elderly victims. The Sheriff, along with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating two recent thefts against older residents that […]
Members of the Marian Central Catholic High School Key Club are working to lend a hand to people in need of food and warmer clothing. The Key Club will host […]
Bull Valley magician Joe Diamond is a man of many talents, but come Halloween time he provides a more unusual service. Diamond, 27, has been called upon several times – 30 […]
A longtime Woodstock resident and former sportswriter for The Woodstock Independent died early Oct. 17 following a one-car crash in Marengo. Jason W. Learman, 45, was pronounced dead at the […]
The city of Woodstock is seeking individuals to serve on the recently approved Old Courthouse Advisory Commission, formed per the advice of the Technical Assistance Panel report submitted by the […]
Twelve-year-olds Marley Reicher and Emma Hornickel crossed the finish line at the Care4 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk in Woodstock in 23 minutes the morning of Oct. 18. Decked out in […]
A man who suffered severe burns after pouring an accelerant on a bonfire Oct. 10 was transported by Flight for Life helicopter for medical treatment. Woodstock Fire/Rescue responded to the 1600 […]
Outdoor signs touting video gambling will be banned in Woodstock next year, a move city officials said was made partly in response to concerns about the prevalence of video gambling […]
One person was critically injured Thursday, Oct. 8, as the result of a two-car crash near the intersection of Nelson and Charles/Alden roads north of Woodstock. Woodstock Fire/Rescue was dispatched to the […]
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.
