Woodstock’s fourth microbrewery has signed a lease for space in the historic Sheriff’s House starting next spring – or whenever construction manager Bulley & Andrews completes renovations to Old Courthouse […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their second and final debate ahead of the […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Much of the talk from supporters of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform has, in recent days, centered on how it will or […]
Creating a new “community space” is the short-term plan for the former lumberyard site on East Judd Street while the new owner, MBI, considers how to further develop the 1.13-acre […]
What new stores would you like to see in Woodstock? Retailers? Restaurants? What improvements does the city need to make in its facilities and services? Woodstock residents will soon have […]
Low interest rates in the fall of 2018 led the Board of Education to authorize the sale of bonds of up to $16 million to re-fund two 2010 construction bonds, […]
In a move only the Woodstock Public Library could pull off, human chess will debut at Witches and Wizards – on a grander stage. “I’m really excited about this,” library […]
By Destiny Seaton Polyester costumes, plastic decorations, wasted pumpkins, Oh, my! Halloween is the second largest holiday after Christmas for decorating and candy consumption. Needless to say, waste comes with […]
Maybe the third time will be the charm for a proposed solar farm along U.S. 14 on Woodstock’s far east side. New Leaf Energy, which was originally granted a special […]
With Election Day 2022 just about four weeks away, candidates for the 2023 consolidated election already are getting out petitions to qualify to run for City Council, Board of Education, […]
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.
