On June 8, official word came in a press release from owner Jason Szmurlo that BBQ King’s original location in Woodstock had closed permanently after 11 years in business.The news […]
Farmers market hours now into fall, planning for winterGet the fresh sweet corn and just-picked tomatoes while you can.Woodstock Farmers Market has its final Tuesday market of the season this […]
It’s probably safe to say that none of the business owners who took out $5,000 loans from the city of Woodstock in the spring of 2020 lay awake at night […]
Heading into warm weather, The Woodstock Independent takes a look at what’s new on the local business scene.Food Shed Co-op groceryScheduled to open this fall, the Food Shed Co-op grocery […]
Restaurants were “the first casualties of the pandemic” said Krista Coltrin, Woodstock’s Economic Development coordinator.Beginning March 21, 2020, Illinois restaurants were closed to indoor dining by state order. When McHenry […]
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.
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