D-200 first-quarter budget review indicates district is where it should be By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Thanks to software upgrades in the D-200 transportation system, more information will keep school district staff, […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Memorial garden honors ‘an amazing part of the Westwood Family’ Last October, the Westwood Elementary School community was devastated by the loss of a beloved […]
For Marian students, love overshadows greed in ‘The Curious Savage’ By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com In a world where people often sense a loss of compassion and respect, Marian Central Catholic […]
By Steve Peterson WOODSTOCK STREAKS Getting ready to haunt Morris Woodstock is the 15th seed, and will face second-seed Morris, 8-1, inthe first round at Morris, 7 p.m., Oct. 31. […]
Annual funding awards recognize ‘creativity’ of educators in District 200By Kevin Lyons District 200 The Woodstock D200 Education Foundation has awarded $28,232 to fund unique learning opportunities for students in […]
Proactive measures designed to coordinate countywide response in crises, disasters By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Oct. 14 meeting to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation […]
Lila McGovern, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Megan Miller and Patrick McGovern. Their teacher said, “I’m thrilled to announce Lila as our ‘Student of […]
Kevin Lyons District 200 High school graphics arts students put their skills to use last spring, designing updated logos for all of Woodstock School District 200’s elementary and middle schools. […]
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.
