As the music program at Woodstock North High School has grown since its start in August 2008, so have the opportunities. The school’s 14 madrigal singers and choir director Megan […]
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center celebrated Buddha Day with the Woodstock community with a ceremony, chanting, traditional dance and a colorful parade around the Woodstock Square May 31. […]
A Woodstock man was arrested May 28 after he allegedly threatened to shoot a boy who had been in an altercation with his son at Northwood Middle School, police said. […]
A 32-year-old Woodstock man was charged with attempted murder May 30 after police said he lit a woman on fire during an argument. Woodstock Police Chief Robert Lowen said witnesses […]
For aviation enthusiasts, a former cow pasture just north of Greenwood is the finest of the herd. On May 14, Galt Airport was recognized by the Illinois Department of Transportation […]
From a large gray fortress to a downtown classic, Woodstock Classic Cinemas Theater presented its nearly-finished project at its grand opening celebration May 22. “That lobby, if you were blindfolded […]
Banquets are booking back up at the former Marquise Banquet facility at 4117 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Now named Birchwood Hall, the facility is owned by Debra Mindham […]
Though the students presented a tale as old as time, the Creekside Middle School Life Skills and Target programs’ rendition of “Beauty and the Beast“ May 15 was filled with […]
As the Class of 2014 took their seats for the 137th commencement ceremony at Woodstock High School May 18, a distinct chiming sound rang out above the cheers. “We call […]
The south side of Woodstock was buzzing with activity Sunday morning … literally. It was the sound of more than 1,200 motorcycles heading out on the 27th annual Little Angels […]
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.
