By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Even though it became clear this week that the General Assembly’s spring legislative session would go longer than scheduled as lawmakers finalize a […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines will remain in force, at least for the time being. The U.S. Supreme Court on […]
By Eileen Millard news@the woodstockindependent.com Building senior housing as part of a proposed development of the former Die Cast factory site has some strong support despite a negative recommendation from […]
By Eileen Millard news@the woodstockindependent.com The makeup of the Woodstock City Council changed last week, reflecting the results of the April 4 elections. The gender balance stayed the same. Council […]
“Culture wars” didn’t break out in Woodstock, but a skirmish was reported in the matter of LGBTQ students in School District 200. Several parents and patrons showed up at the […]
When the March 31 application deadline arrived for businesses to occupy the two new incubator spaces inside the renovated Old Courthouse, the city of Woodstock had received three applications. All […]
Counting of late ballots didn’t change the results of the April 4 consolidated election in Woodstock area races, but it seemed to indicate a trend toward voting by mail. As […]
You could say firefighting is a tradition in Brendan Parker’s family. Parker, 46, was named chief of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District April 27. He had been acting chief since the […]
The first indication that something was not quite right in the Ryders Woods pond came on April 11 from a neighbor who frequently walks the park’s 17 acres of trails. […]
Circle July 15 on your calendar. That’s the date city officials expect the $22 million restoration and remodeling of the Old Courthouse Center to finally be finished. Mayor Mike Turner […]
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.
