From among thousands of applicants, Woodstock is one of 10 small-town finalists for a $3 million “Hometown Techover” by T-Mobile. The city received a $50,000 check as a community project […]
In recent years, Woodstock residents and shop and restaurant owners have become increasingly more accustomed to cameras, crews, actors, and some parking inconveniences. HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” and the Super Bowl […]
Downtown Woodstock will see some disruption this week – traffic, parking, etc. – to accommodate a film crew to shoot scenes for an Amazon Prime series. With luck, you might […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Engineering costs of $4 million to move the rail yard of Metra’s northwest line from Crystal Lake to Woodstock has made the first cut in Congress. A […]
Woodstock traditions (with a twist) kick off this weekend at park
StaffReport news@the woodstockindependent.com Twenty-seven Woodstock bars and restaurants will share in $500,000 the city has awarded this week through its Restaurant Relief Grant Program. Seven drinking, dining, and entertainment establishments […]
Woodstock residents of all ages are invited to submit ideas that can help the city establish priorities for community improvements to create an “age friendly, livable community.” According to a […]
Turnout was heavier than usual this morning on the first day for early voting in the Nov. 3 presidential election. While first-day voting in the clerk’s office at the Administrative […]
Three people were arrested on narcotics charges Thursday after a high-speed chase through Woodstock ended in a minor traffic accident on the city’s south side. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office […]
Story of a homeless bird who found a home (and lots to eat)
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…
