Grant deadline sparks debate on project viability By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com A July 22 deadline for an arts grant opportunity turned into a debate at the June 18 City Council […]
Grateful PrideFest supporters pack council chamber at June 18 meeting By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com It took close to an hour for supporters of the 2024 PrideFest event to thank the […]
The Independent brings home sweepstakes trophy, winning awards in writing, photography, and design StaffReportnews@the woodstockindependent.com Staff members of The Woodstock Independent won a grand total of 43 awards in the […]
Target completion date in October Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock 2024 street resurfacing program began on June 10 with a goal to finish sometime in October, weather permitting, said Woodstock […]
By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com If you’re wondering just how much longer the cyclical brood of cicadas will be calling McHenry County home, we asked Brenda Dahlfors, Program Coordinator for the […]
Soldiers from Woodstock’s Company D deployed overseas for about 400 days ByTriciaCarzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com On June 3, approximately 50 members of Company D, 1st Battalion 178th Infantry Regiment were part of […]
Back in city control, it’s full steam ahead on finding new tenant ByEileenMillardandSusanW.Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com The Public House was a fixture in Woodstock for more than 20 years, first at 201 […]
Dave Zinnen retires after a long career of service to the city of Woodstock ByEileenMillardnews@the woodstockindependent.com As Dave Zinnen settles into the pace of retired life after 27 and a […]
Request for $4M of $10M shortfall for Route 47 expansion clears first hurdle ByEileenMillardnews@the woodstockindependent.com On May 22, U.S. Congressional Representative Bill Foster announced he is including Woodstock’s $4 million […]
Four universities partner as next step after MCC ByJulianSenn-Raemontnews@the woodstockindependent.com Pursuing a passion, increased marketability in the workforce, improved interpersonal skills, a confidence boost and the potential for more earning […]
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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