By Ruth Raubertasnews@thewoodstockindependent.com There are more public nature preserves to enjoy around Woodstock than you might think! In addition to the preserves owned and operated by the McHenry County Conservation […]
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12:56 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 10100 block of Lucas Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported motor vehicle crash with […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Renovation of Stage Left Cafe will proceed while city officials look for an additional $122,000 to fully cover costs of the project. The City Council last week […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock, which has received millions of dollars in supplemental funding for the widening of Route 47, has received an additional $504,652 in an Illinois Transportation […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Now that work has begun in earnest on the widening of 2.25 miles of Route 47 through Woodstock, owners of businesses on the state highwy were […]
By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Citizens had a lot of questions about, but no objections to, a new tax increment financing district proposed to spur development of the former Die Cast factory […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Numbers told the story last week as Superintendent Mike Moan reported to the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education on success in achieving goals of the Strategic […]
By R.M. Brandsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An overcast day did little to stop the infectious, joyful mood bursting from a bustling Woodstock Square on Sunday, June 14, for its annual PrideFest celebration. Dozens […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s most prominent “tent city” for homeless residents has been evacuated at the request of the property owner in a hurried process marked by what was described […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Power lines were down, trees were felled, and hundreds of people lost power after a mid-week thunderstorm rolled across northern Illinois last week On Wednesday, a line of […]
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.
