A bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when in a collision with a car Wednesday night at Dean Street and Lucas Road. The victim, who was not identified, was flown by helicopter […]
The city is in its third year of transitioning its police fleet from white sedans to silver SUVs with bold black graphics on the sides. While the vehicles are highly […]
A 19-year-old Chicago man was released on bond Saturday after his arrest on several felony charges. Woodstock Police arrested Alonzo M. Hall and an unnamed 17-year-old male Friday on charges […]
A Chicago man was arrested this week in connection with a year-old robbery of the Super 8 Motel in Woodstock. Trent J. Keegan, 27, was being held without bond at […]
Marian Central sends off 136 grads in 2021 class Members of Marian Central Catholic High School’s class of 2021 received diplomas Friday during a ceremony at the school. Class valedictorian […]
WPD gets early start on holiday traffic campaign Memorial Day weekend has started, according to the Woodstock Police Department. Police Chief Lieb announced in a press release his department was […]
Two men arrested Friday for starting a fight on Benton Street were still in custody Monday and due in court Tuesday. Jamaine B. Craft Jr., 37, Woodstock, and Johnny J. […]
Woodstock Police say a report of an attempted child abduction Thursday morning was considered to be “unfounded” after they investigated. Detectives said later in the day that they had interviewed […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock police arrested two people and confiscated two loaded handguns Tuesday night in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant. Police said they arrested Marquise Murray, 18, […]
Route 47 in Woodstock was closed for about two hours Thursday morning after a pickup truck ran into a utility pole. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 7:39 a.m. 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.
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