Public reaction causes lease agreement to include extra conditions to protect privacy By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Security cameras should be recording activities on the Square by summer under a plan approved […]
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over the key […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quartet of Woodstock co-op wrestlers will continue on their quest to become the program’s first IHSA State Qualifier at the Hoffman Estates Sectional. The four […]
Senior, freshman provide key wins for Marian at team dual sectional By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central and Washington dueled it out in an intense IHSA Class 2A team dual […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 A few dozen Woodstock and Woodstock North high school girls are already considering lacing up cleats in the fall of 2026, as District 200’s first-ever […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s girls bowling team snared the final of four sectional qualifying spots at its IHSA Regional to advance to the sectional round. The Blue Streaks had […]
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:44 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 4300 block of Gayle Drive for a reported vehicle crash with entrapment. Crews arrived a […]
Colin Kowalsku, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Natalie and Todd Kowalsky. His teacher said, “Colin is a three-sport athlete who is a true […]
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.
