Four companies interested in developing the site of the former Die Cast factory are expected to present their plans to the City Council in October. “They’re ready to go,” Mayor […]
“What are they saying about Woodstock behind your back?” Because the City Council wants people to say good things, three people from North Star Place Branding and Marketing were in […]
Adding a 40th firefighter paramedic will address multiple issues for the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Chief Mike Hill said. One firefighter is off work for what might be a lengthy medical […]
Given the chance to make it easier to put a cannabis dispensary in Woodstock, the City Council decided not to do it. Despite a unanimous vote earlier of the Plan […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full […]
Vote-by-mail application coming to you in the mail Local voters will receive a mailer soon with an application to permanently vote by mail in future elections. A new state law […]
“Losing her felt like losing one of my closest relatives,” Woodstock resident Joy Aavang said of her contemporary, Queen Elizabeth II. “I still can’t believe she is gone.” Both women […]
Developers say their proposed truck stop in Woodstock won’t look like one. Rather than cater to big rigs, the diesel pumps in the back of the 4-acre BP property at […]
Five years after withdrawing a plan for registration and inspection of rental properties in Woodstock because of fierce opposition by landlords, the City Council last week approved a limited program […]
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that Illinois taxpayers would soon start receiving rebates of their income and property taxes, either in […]
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.
