The increased use of cameras by local law enforcement agencies has created technological challenges for area police departments, especially smaller departments with limited resources. Bull Valley Police Chief Jim Page […]
May 16 was a bittersweet day for Kyla and Ron Jordan of Cody, Wyo., whose youngest grandson was set to become a new graduate of Woodstock North High School. On […]
For the Woodstock High School class of 2015, graduation day was as much about remembering the past as it was looking toward the future. Family and friends, some armed with […]
Woodstock Councilman-elect Dan Hart skipped his second opportunity to be sworn into office May 19, citing an ongoing conflict that centers on one of his businesses. Hart’s decision not to […]
Prosecutors have refiled a drunk-driving charge against Councilman-elect Dan Hart after a McHenry County judge dismissed a case against him last week. Hart is accused of driving under the influence […]
A Woodstock North High School student has been charged with driving under the influence following a head-on crash involving two cars on McConnell Road on Friday, May 15. Alicja A. […]
A Woodstock man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and sexually abusing a juvenile, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Andres Gamez, 33, […]
A construction worker who fell May 4 while working at the building site of the new Woodstock Harley-Davidson motorcycle store died as a result of his injuries. Michael Mouroukas, 57, […]
It’s entirely possible Paul Lyngbye and Henning Koch were planning a Woodstock birthday celebration for Orson Welles before many of the organizers from Woodstock Celebrates were. And they were doing […]
The city of Woodstock says it will not pursue legal action against an adult-themed retail store on Calhoun Street, but some people are calling on the City Council to continue […]
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.
