By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr participants recently completed a Reframe Aging Wall in their main gathering space. Laura Wassinger, director of programming, said that “when you reframe the way you […]
Annual funding awards recognize ‘creativity’ of educators in District 200By Kevin Lyons District 200 The Woodstock D200 Education Foundation has awarded $28,232 to fund unique learning opportunities for students in […]
Logan Cross, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Kari and Justin Cross. His teacher said “It has been a pleasure watching Logan grow from […]
Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four years ago, a group of 10 girls volleyball players reported to Marian Central High School, looking to make an impact for the Hurricanes’ volleyball program. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The doubleheader of Woodstock and Woodstock North games opened with a volleyball match where everyone could enjoy something about the hour-long battle Oct. 22. For Woodstock […]
Proactive measures designed to coordinate countywide response in crises, disasters By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dozens of women across Lake and McHenry counties are coming together this month with a shared mission: to build safe, affordable homes for local women-led families. Women […]
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.
