The stained-glass windows at the Blue Lotus Temple are 109 years old. One window has the image of Jesus walking among sheep. At the bottom of the window, the glass […]
One person was flown by Flight for Life helicopter and two were taken to a local hospital March 5 after a pickup truck filled with six people attempted to pass a […]
A discarded cigarette may have sparked a house fire on Charles Street late Monday night, resulting in $8,000 worth of damages. Woodstock Fire/ Rescue District at 10:38 p.m. March […]
Officials from the city of Woodstock are considering holding a special census in an effort to gain home-rule status. The census, money for which is included in the proposed budget […]
UPDATED 11:17 a.m. MONDAY, MARCH 9 Tragedy has struck a Greenwood family vacationing in San Diego this week. John Aavang, 56, was pushing his seven-month-old daughter, Juniper, in a stroller on Monday, […]
A Woodstock woman was arrested for prostitution and endangering the lives of her children following a police investigation near a Sheila Street apartment building. Sheila E. Johnston, 29, of the […]
The Woodstock Public Library’s indoor miniature golf fundraiser mirrors a PGA tournament in one way: Any golfer making a hole-in-one wins a new car. It’s probably worth noting new car […]
Amanda L. Williams was a standout volleyball player who graduated from Belvidere North High School in 2014. Upon graduating from high school, the 19-year-old committed to play for the McHenry […]
The city of Woodstock is making tentative plans to own the Old Courthouse and adjacent Sheriff’s House on the Square for at least another five years. The city’s proposed Capital […]
A 19-year old Woodstock woman was killed Wednesday evening when the car she was driving was struck by a commuter train at an icy crossing, authorities said. The McHenry County Coroner’s Office […]
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.
