As street construction projects around northern Illinois have been interrupted by a labor strike that has cut off supplies of materials, Woodstock has been spared – so far. “Not yet,” […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock School District 200 is looking to hire more bus drivers for the coming school year, but for now the district will continue its three-tier […]
“We do not consider ourselves to be susceptible to a scam,” a Woodstock woman wrote about her and her husband, “and yet we fell for it! We were embarrassed. …” […]
The city of Woodstock is using a survey to ask the public for help in identifying community needs. This the first public survey of its kind for community members to […]
No need for a recount of votes in two key local races in last week’s primary election in McHenry County. In the race for the Republican nomination for county sheriff, […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com When The Independent tracked down Robb Tadelman the day after last week’s primary election, he was on the road for a family vacation after a […]
Three tenants are now under lease for the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House after the City Council last week approved an agreement with the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & […]
Revisions to plans for enhanced landscaping and lighting along a widened Route 47 through Woodstock have cut about $2.7 million in city expenses from the project as the city prepares […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Both candidates for the Republican nomination for McHenry County sheriff have a relatively long history in local law enforcement – Antonio “Tony” Colatorti since 1998, […]
“It’s low.” That’s how McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio described the early voting turnout 12 days before the June 28 primary election. But the clerk admitted any voting would likely […]
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.
