In what must come as a disappointment for the former patrons who still miss Colemans, a “for lease” sign popped up in front of the empty parking lot on Lake […]
You can use “Ravinia West” to describe a new downtown Woodstock Pavilion concept – a gathering place, a park, performance venue, and wintertime ice rink. That’s what Mayor Mike Turner […]
After working more than a year without a new contract, firefighters in the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District have a fat paycheck coming. But more important to them, they say, is a […]
Money earmarked for 2023 street improvements in Woodstock will be used to cover higher-than-expected costs for work this year. Plote Construction of Hoffman Estates was the lowest of three bidders […]
Last year’s retirement of a deputy chief with 22 years of experience has led to what Chief John Lieb calls an “evolution” of the Woodstock Police Department. When Jeffrey Parsons […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Health officials are warning people who live and work in northern Illinois that COVID-19 case rates are rising and now is the time to work to avoid […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s third new executive director is the city’s second internal hire under its new local government organizational chart. Christina Betz, director of Public Works since October 2020, […]
Spring Wildflower Walk set for May 7 in Bull Valley The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a Spring Wildflower Walk from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, […]
Chances are, you will have a new polling place for the June 28 primary election. And if you live in Greenwood or Seneca townships, you might be in a brand […]
This coming weekend, Woodstock will again welcome more than 550 female bikers into the community for a two-day motorcycle event hosted by Woodstock Harley-Davidson. The Midwest Women Riders’ inaugural Get […]
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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