Soon after the end of a forum at McHenry County College on increasing rainfall and flooding, Woodstock was hit last Wednesday with the second strong storm of the week, dumping […]
Welcome to my brand spanking new column, Showverse! I’ll be bringing you news, reviews and dates for theatrical and entertainment news around Woodstock each month. I’ve been involved in local […]
Sunday will see a Mexican Independence Day celebration like Woodstock has never seen before. For starters, it won’t be in a parking lot behind Flores Banquets on Throop Street. This […]
Patrons who frequent the Church St. Café in Woodstock’s Metra Station will have to wait until November for its return. “We’re trying to revamp the concept,” said manager Kim Doran, […]
Lightning from Monday’s storm, which cascaded sheets of water on Woodstock, hit the chimney atop Marian Central Catholic High School, causing “quite extensive” damage, according to interim superintendent Vito DeFrisco. […]
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.
