More than 100 people lost their jobs Aug. 2 when commercial printer D.B. Hess closed its nearly 200,000-square-foot factory on McConnell Road. Executives at the Woodstock plant, which produced catalogues, […]
Drivers in Woodstock should expect delays this month as city, county and state road construction projects take place simultaneously. Construction projects include repairs to be completed as part of Woodstock’s […]
By mid-August, Paul Ruscko will take over responsibilities as the new public works director for the city of Woodstock. Ruscko, the former public works director for the village of Lakewood, […]
A proposal by the Illinois State Fire Marshal that would mandate sprinkler systems be installed in newly constructed homes recently received support from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, but some observers […]
When biotech veteran Scott Brix attended a food science convention in Chicago several weeks ago, he received a stark reminder of why he’s volunteering with a group of people committed […]
Some Woodstock businesses will be able to take advantage of tax incentives previously available only to outside retailers looking to open in the city. The change to the city’s Tax […]
The supermarket at 330 N. Eastwood Drive, home of Wisted’s, is returning to its roots to become a Piggly Wiggly once again. Susanne Marsh, Wisted’s Supermarket Inc. president, said Wisted’s […]
The number of single-family homes in the area sold from January through June was up nearly 20 percent over the same period last year, but the median sales price of […]
Despite the rain, the 2013 Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance breached its capacity to host 2,550 attendees. More than $180,000 was raised in auctions and raffles alone, with a live […]
Reported crime in the city of Woodstock is down significantly from last year, but the reason behind the dramatic one-year drop remains uncertain. A report compiled in mid-June by the […]
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.
