Caden Thompson, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Dan and Michelle Thompson. With recommendations from a coach and two teachers, his coach said, “He is an […]
Police say they arrested a 29-year-old Woodstock man on a charge of attempted murder the morning of Dec. 31 after the clerk at the Shell Station, 110 N. Eastwood Drive, […]
A 21-year-old Woodstock woman faces charges of arson and criminal damage to property after a New Year’s Eve fire that did extensive damage to the Woodstock Walmart store. According to […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Steven’s Home, McHenry County’s Homeless Street Outreach and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, collaborated with Pioneer Center/PADS Shelter to provide a Christmas “miracle” to those the most in need this […]
On Wednesday, December 31, at 7:22 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to 1275 Lake Avenue for reports of a fire inside the Walmart store. Firefighters arrived to find […]
New contract allows increase of up to the garbage industry CPI By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The quarterly Woodstock Water/Sewer/Garbage bills now starting to arrive in Woodstock mailboxes have the following message: […]
Council has hearing on self-storage tax proposal By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com For the second time in three years, Woodstock has an exclusive negotiating partner to develop the long-vacant former Die Cast […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 A friendly rivalry between Creekside and Northwood middle schools helped make the holiday season brighter for scores of local children. Falcons and Warhawks students participate […]
Adrian Pavlik, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Dan and Jennifer Pavlik. His teacher said, “Adrian earns student of the week honors from the social […]
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.
