Blue Streaks reach regional final Woodstock advanced to the IHSA Class 3A Boylan Catholic boys basketball regional final game on the strength of a strong first half against Belvidere. The […]
By Larry LoughLarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Jack Pease said he decided “to slow the train down” on the proposed expansion of his Lily Pond Road gravel pit to give him time to respond […]
By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com on on the city’s five-year Enhanced Streets Improvement Program, which ended in 2025, Woodstock’s streets are above average, and the City Council wants to keep it that […]
Seven students from the graduating class of 2026 at Marian Central Catholic High School have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars, School Curriculum Director Debra Cunico announced. They are […]
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Woodstock High School orchestra director Lyndra Tingley and choir director Brian Jozwiak have scheduled a challenging and unique performance by their instrumentalists and vocalists. “Our combined […]
Marian Central Catholic High School inducts new members of its Hall of Fame at a school ceremony By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Last month, Marian Central Catholic High School inducted outstanding […]
KRC conference title determined at WHS-WNHS crosstown game By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A brand-new trophy will be added to the Woodstock High School trophy case outside Shipley Gym. The 2025-26 […]
Four Hurricanes medal at state wrestling tourney By Dan Chamness news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic junior Jimmy Mastny already has some gold medals. But he wants more. The 215-pound grappler, who […]
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.
