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, the city’s executive director of operations, said of any delays. “We’re not expecting that to last. We’re taking it day by day.” Woodstock […]
As a 10-plus-year resident of Woodstock, I have dealt with our increasingly degenerating streets on a daily basis. As the driver of a really old car, I’ve cringed when hitting the bad stretches. … hoping nothing would fall off! With federal funding for small towns no longer available, Mayor [Brian]Sager did his best to prevent […]
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.
