PRESS RELEASE On 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 […]
By Larry Lough news@the woodstockindependent.com Imagine 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 […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com About 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 […]
PRESS RELEASE As the Public Information Officer for the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, and Harvard Fire Protection District, I wanted to provide a joint news release […]
By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Most of us in the United States don’t really know how good we have it when it comes to the medical and dental services available to […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2006, when Arlene Lynes began an evening book club on the third Monday of each month just a year after she brought her independent bookstore, […]
Coming Cobblestone Hotel gets city thinking in two directions By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Anticipation of the completion of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in November 2026 at the northeast […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced a state record in Advanced Placement participation and performance, while Woodstock School District 200’s recent graduates also […]
Westwood Elementary School colleagues dedicate outdoor space to Roeder By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Westwood Elementary School tragically lost an associate last October when Amy Roeder, 47, died in an auto […]
Marian Central celebrates silver anniversary of the school’s fencing program By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quarter of a century ago, Spanish teacher Paul Morf introduced fencing to Marian Central Catholic […]
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.
