As street construction projects around northern Illinois have been interrupted by a labor strike that has cut off supplies of materials, Woodstock has been spared – so far. “Not yet,” […]
Christina Betz had good news and bad news about construction of what she called the “Madison Street” roundabout at Lake Avenue and South Street. The work, which has closed a […]
Casual conversation, especially among strangers, tends to center on things people have in common: the weather, family, holidays. Around Woodstock these days, another popular topic is our preferred routes for […]
Bad news: Woodstock’s first traffic roundabout will cost $50,000 more than expected. Good news: The city won’t have to pay all of that. The City Council last week approved a […]
How will drivers get into downtown Woodstock this summer? That is a concern of Woodstock Square Business Connection, a seven-month-old group of downtown business owners. At last week’s City Council […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
