Anne Victoria Perez begins a year reigning over WoodstockBy Sandy Kucharskinews@the woodstockindependent.comSenior year can be an exciting and enlightening time for high school students as they prepare to embark on […]
Community support letters and emails increase chances for grant fundingBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com When work begins to expand Route 47 from two to four lanes between Route 14 and Route 120, […]
Rural fires present unique challenges to Woodstock Fire Rescue DistrictBy Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com Rural fires in Woodstock have made the news lately. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District (WFRD) responded to an extra […]
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing set for Aug. 6 meetingBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s multi-year process to craft the city’s vision going forward for the next 20 years will conclude at the […]
75 years later, Woodstock is still hosting popular scholarship pageantBy Lissa Kunzienews@the woodstockindependent.comIt was a shining moment for Anne Victoria Perez as she was crowned this year’s Miss Woodstock at […]
Mark Pentecost begins his Parks & Rec tenure in busy timesBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com It’s been a busy two months for Woodstock’s new Parks & Recreation Director Mark Pentecost.He was hired […]
Grant deadline sparks debate on project viabilityBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com A July 22 deadline for an arts grant opportunity turned into a debate at the June 18 City Council meeting on […]
Grateful PrideFest supporters pack council chamber at June 18 meetingBy Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com It took close to an hour for supporters of the 2024 PrideFest event to thank the council for […]
The Independent brings home sweepstakes trophy, winning awards in writing, photography, and designStaffReportnews@the woodstockindependent.com Staff members of The Woodstock Independent won a grand total of 43 awards in the annual Illinois […]
Target completion date in OctoberStaff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock 2024 street resurfacing program began on June 10 with a goal to finish sometime in October, weather permitting, said Woodstock Engineering Director […]
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