Robert H. “Bob” DeWolf, 78, Carpentersville, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Barrington. He was born Jan. 28, 1937, to Dr. William H. DeWolf and Dorothy (Bryan) […]
“Did you ever know that you’re my hero and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, ‘cause you are the wind beneath my wings.” […]
The printing industry has changed significantly since Copy Express opened for business in 1975. The invention of the internet, combined with a slowing economy, has impacted the products and services […]
Emma Cowley always loved to sing and taught herself how to play the guitar when she was 14 years old. But the Woodstock teenager hid in her bedroom when she […]
Nathan Hastings likes attending Woodstock Band Camp because it gives him the opportunity to polish his trombone skills. But that’s not the only thing the seventh-grader takes away from the […]
The Woodstock High School choir traveled to Ireland in May for a week of scheduled performances combined with touring many of the country’s most famous sites. WHS choir director Paul […]
Whether she releases her white doves at a wedding in Chicago or a funeral in Milwaukee, Michaleen Nikolich is confident they’ll come back home to perch in the coop in […]
Buster is a 7-month-old male Terrier mix puppy. His guardian surrendered him to a shelter down south. Buster has attended an adoption event, and he was great with people, dogs […]
As the curtains closed June 13 on Judith Svalander Dance Theatre’s production of “Etalage,” a new door opened for one of the graduating dancers. Madeline Nichols, Woodstock, ended 11 years […]
The gold and blue barn quilt on Ron Peterson’s old red barn depicts his Swedish heritage. The “1915” painted on the quilt represents something important as well. That’s the year […]
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.
