Sam Abbate said she was “shocked” when she was announced as the winner of the first-ever Woodstock Idol music competition held at Woodstock North High School Sept. 7. A senior […]
Woodstock’s Jame Thompson had been an old-school chef for the better part of three decades — his culinary schooling came on the job, his work weeks lasted seven days, and […]
After her sixth trip since 2008, Kristin Choitz knew she could give up material needs and amenities, and even her home in Woodstock, to take up residence in the country […]
When Rebecca Dolmon arrived for her first day of camp at Woodstock’s Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology, she never imagined she would be taking command as the lead […]
The third time’s the charm, as the old saying goes, and Richard Edinger, 91, and Merlyn (Foss) Edinger, 84, are hopeful their third go-round at marrying – each other – […]
Driving alongside the May 31 El Reno, Okla., tornado, 23-year-old storm chaser Brett Wright retained his composure, navigating his vehicle to safety while obtaining several minutes of shocking footage. The […]
This Memorial Day was extra special for former Woodstock resident Kurt Kyle, who recently was promoted to commanding officer at the Navy Recruiting District Miami Command in Sunrise, Fla. “I’m […]
I’m sitting at my dad’s desk of 50 years as I write this, tears streaming down my face, but deeply gratified that Cheryl Wormley has asked me to share a […]
Perhaps no one was a more familiar presence in this city than Don Peasley, a writer and photographer whose work documenting events in Woodstock and McHenry County in eight separate […]
When Woodstock City Manager Tim Clifton retires at the end of the month, he’ll remember the people more than anything. “A manager is only as good as his employees,” Clifton […]
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.
