Restaurant to residential: plan to transform Coleman’s property to Lofts on Lake By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly six years after Coleman’s Tavern and Grill closed, the building at 823 […]
By Susan W. MurrayNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com When Tom Annarella interviewed for his current position of nursing home administrator at Valley Hi 15 years ago, the subject of incorporating a memory care unit […]
Cup of Wonder now open in Wonder Lake By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Wonder Lake resident Sarah Dycus had a lifelong dream of opening a coffee shop. One night, she […]
Introducing the final three new Farmers Market vendors By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Of the 60 Saturday and 32 Tuesday vendors at the Farmers Market – most of which overlap […]
Blue Thistle goes into Curated’s spot, Grove House Market to Blue Thistle’s By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com These days, space on the Woodstock Square is at a premium, so if […]
Buffalo Wild Wings GO set to open and other news around town By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Work on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood […]
Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speaker ByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnell woodstock High school journalism class Victor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a different path. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, […]
Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shop By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com For fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock […]
Naturally McHenry County moves into space in Old Courthouse By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With its move into the Old Courthouse Center on April 1, Naturally McHenry County landed in […]
Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’ By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com “A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and community giving.” That is […]
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.
