The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously in favor of waiving competitive bids and approving a $38,709 contract for the purchase of playground equipment for Emricson Park. “It is important that […]
For 16 years, Jim Campion has helped organize Woodstock’s Independence Day fireworks display at Emricson Park as a member of the Woodstock Fourth of July committee. But Campion’s service represents […]
Woodstock City Council members spent about 10 minutes expressing frustration with annual prevailing wage requirements before unanimously approving adoption of the requirements. Under the State of Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, […]
A recent expansion of Young Masters is making the business more than just a martial arts studio — it’s becoming a complete fitness studio. Now called Young Masters Fitness Studio, […]
The largest city on Wisconsin’s western border, La Crosse is known for its beautiful scenery, advances in technology and an abundance of recreational activities. “We have a lot of natural […]
I. Lawless Days The lawless days of Deadwood may be in the distant past, but for modern day travelers, a trip to the famed South Dakotan town, located along Old […]
Highway 14 does more than link Woodstock to its other northwest suburban brethren. Part of the original United States highway system, it starts in Chicago and cuts through the upper […]
Woodstock is introducing a new, optional warranty protection program to homeowners for privately-owned sewer lines. Many residents are unaware they are responsible for the sewer service lines running from their […]
One Woodstock resident is hoping to make it easier for McHenry County veterans to connect with one another. Willa Wertheimer has organized a website, www.vet-connections.org, to allow a free flow […]
Family Service & Community Mental Health Center’s announcement to cease operations June 30 has left clients of the McHenry-based provider and other social service agencies scrambling to determine appropriate steps […]
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.
