By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.comAlthough the city has filed eminent domain proceedings to take a vacant downtown lot from a private owner, a settlement out of court is still the city’s […]
Everything you need to know about toter delivery, pickupBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comWhen the city’s new trash and recycling program starts on July 1, all residents should have received any new […]
State Farm, American Family Insurance among plaintiffs in complaints against Nicor Gas, NPL Construction, Visu-SewerBy Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.comInsurance companies that have collectively paid out more than $1.6 million dollars […]
By Kevin Lyonsdistrict 200A longtime Thunder assistant coach eager to build on recent success was tapped as the new Woodstock North High School head football coach.Jeremiah Homuth, 39, has coached […]
You should have everything you need to cast an informed vote in next week’s election of a voting majority of the seven-member Woodstock City Council.Mayor Mike Turner, who is a […]
No Illinois cases reported to date, but national numbers have increased in 2025By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comAlthough the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not reported any cases […]
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 12:25 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of Washburn Street and Brown Street in Woodstock for a reported motor vehicle crash […]
PRESS RELEASEOn Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 12:03 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the intersection of Route 120 and N. Queen Anne Road for a reported crash with entrapment.Crews […]
By Larry Lough news@the woodstockindependent.comImagine Route 47 with four lanes of new pavement from U.S. 14 to Route 120, enhanced lighting at intersections, upgraded landscaping, and improved crosswalks for pedestrians.Under […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.comAbout three dozen people formed the early bird group as the Opera House opened its doors at 5 p.m. last Tuesday for those who wanted to […]
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.
