By Susan W. Murray Ten years in the making, the Food Shed Co-op opened on Wednesday, May 15. Festivities kicked off at 9:00 a.m. with music and speeches, followed by […]
BySandyKucharskisandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Energy was high despite near-freezing temperatures on opening day, April 20, for the Woodstock United Soccer Association recreational teams. With two weeks of practice and getting to know their […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@the woodstockindependent.com Something looks amiss in the façade of the Woodstock Opera House. “The windows are being taken out to be restored,” Opera House Director Daniel Campbell […]
By Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com For second time in seven years, a total solar eclipse passed through Illinois on April 8.“A total solar eclipse is when the moon is directly between
After more than 20 years in business, the Woodstock Public House closed its doors for good on March 30, due to a “culmination” of factors, said Kathryn Loprino, who owns […]
After a five-and-a half hour meeting held April 2 in the Woodstock Opera House, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved the controversial Lennar Homes Riverwoods housing development on Woodstock’s east […]
TheWoodstockIndependent previously reported on Paulie’s Italian Bakery and Deli’s initial announcement that it would be moving into the former Swiss Maid Bakery location at 122 N. Benton St. Prior 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.