The Woodstock City Council helped clear the way for a medical marijuana dispensary to open at 2300-2312 S. Eastwood Drive by approving a special-use permit and zoning variance for the […]
A rental agreement between the city of Woodstock and the owner of a local restaurant failed to pass through the City Council Aug. 19, but officials say the deal isn’t […]
Responding to a call Aug. 19, a Woodstock Fire/Rescue District crew arrived on scene carrying buckets of ice water. With no fire to put out, the crew, instead, doused themselves […]
Seeing someone ride a horse down the road is not an unusual sight … unless it’s along Route 47 through Woodstock. A highway packed with traffic and sparse areas of […]
As spring 2015 nears, one Woodstock family’s move to Africa is becoming a reality. Extending Hands ministry and International Teams are hosting a benefit from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, […]
A bill proposed in the wake of controversy over the alleged conduct of a Woodstock Police Department sergeant was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn Aug. 15. State Rep. […]
A future with four-lanes along U.S. Highway 14 is not far off. The Illinois Department of Transportation is gaining ground on the lane-widening project that will work with the city […]
As he glided around the arena on his Arabian horse, Steamer, Rex White proudly held the reins, as if he were in a show, adjusting to every command made by […]
The cause of a five-alarm fire that engulfed a barn on Hughes Road will be hard to determine, authorities said. About 70 firefighters from 23 departments in McHenry and Lake […]
A medical marijuana dispensary could come to Woodstock if the City Council approves a special-use permit for the facility. A Crystal Lake-based company called 4500 NW Highway LLC is looking […]
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.
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