By Dan Chamness Landan Creighton left the Sun Conference Meet with three symbolic bronze medals. Oh, and for good measure the St. Thomas University freshman was named Sun Conference Freshman […]
Not only did Landan Creighton win the indoor heptathlon title at the Sun Conference meet, the St. Thomas University freshman set a new conference record in the event. The Woodstock […]
Anthony Carney, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and University of Dubuque runner, not only ran, but he won. So did his team. Carney finished the 3,000-meter run at the Spartan […]
Ryan Jones, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Marengo native, is closing the gap. The University of Illinois-Springfield middle distance runner is a little over two seconds away from the […]
So far, Madison Kenyon, a Marian Central Catholic graduate, has started only one game for the College of St. Scholastica Lady Saints. But, based on the 5-foot-9 freshman’s performance against […]
By Dan Chamness For Marian Central Catholic graduate Jenna Golembiewski, being named a NCAA Division I Pre-Season All-American is just the natural progression of her softball growth and success. Softball […]
Dylan Connell, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and University of Illinois wrestler, traveled 160 miles southwest to wrestle at the Cougar Clash, hosted by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and held at […]
Elon Rodriguez, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Woodstock resident, started the year showing just how close he is to the 10th ranked wrestler at 133 pounds in NCAA Division […]
Anthony Carney is one of the privileged. The University of Dubuque junior, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and a Woodstock resident, will have a chance to compete against the best […]
By Dan Chamness Liam Mickle, a Woodstock graduate, and the rest of the Aurora University football team might spend a little time celebrating. Not only for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, […]
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.
