
Weekend work still part of the job
Climbing media ladder, ex-local reporter now with ESPN





Woodstock city Councilman and local business owner Dan Hart made his way to the medal stand in mid-December, earning third-place honors in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation NoGi World championships […]


With a win at the Regional Waterski Show Tournament July 14-15, the Wonder Lake Waterski Show Team has earned the opportunity to compete at the National Waterski Show Tournament Aug. […]

Just one month after arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, former Marian Central Catholic High School standout Chris Streveler assumed the role of starting quarterback for the Canadian Football League’s Blue Bombers. […]

Sixteen District 200 athletes represented Woodstock June 15 to 17 at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer State Games. They came home with medals around their necks and memories in their […]

An outstanding softball season for a Woodstock North High School junior was recognized by the Kishwaukee River Conference when they named pitcher Ellie Thurow the KRC Softball Player of the […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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