At his father’s Halloween floor-store event in Arlington Heights, 4-year-old Keith Murphy went missing. Despite frantic searching, his mother could not find him, so on-site guests stopped their shopping to […]
Just three weeks after releasing his debut single and music video onto YouTube Nov. 1, Scott Rusch’s song “Hey Girl” has attracted more than 30,000 views and more than tripled […]
With a $10,000 grant from the ComEd Green Region Program, the village of Bull Valley’s Still Farm restoration is underway. Village trustee Emily Berendt said the village was excited to […]
Every day in Woodstock, scientists – dressed as high school students – head to the lab to analyze blood drops, examine fingerprints and solve crimes. They might not sport cool […]
His book may be about the Baltimore Ravens, but author Dean Smith has written a story that “appeals to any football fan.” “Never Easy, Never Pretty,” a book about the […]
Plans to host the first Woodstock Ale Fest are brewing. The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with Adult & Child Therapy Services for McHenry County hope to generate […]
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 Armistice Day to honor veterans of World War I. With approval of an act signed May 13, 1938, the day became […]
As Northwood Middle School students, veterans and members of the public poured into the gymnasium for the school’s 13th annual Veterans Day assembly Nov. 7, a living memorial took center […]
The city of Woodstock will require special-use permits for medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers if a proposal from the city’s Plan Commission is approved by the City Council. The […]
Woodstock’s city property tax bill is expected to increase overall next year if the City Council gives final approval to its estimated tax levy. The council approved a resolution Nov. […]
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.
