“What are they saying about Woodstock behind your back?”Because the City Council wants people to say good things, three people from North Star Place Branding and Marketing were in town […]
Given the chance to make it easier to put a cannabis dispensary in Woodstock, the City Council decided not to do it.Despite a unanimous vote earlier of the Plan Commission […]
Not until the middle of June 2019 did Woodstock have its first microbrewery producing stouts, ales, and IPAs.Three years later, the city is on the verge of getting its fourth.The […]
Developers say their proposed truck stop in Woodstock won’t look like one.Rather than cater to big rigs, the diesel pumps in the back of the 4-acre BP property at Route […]
Five years after withdrawing a plan for registration and inspection of rental properties in Woodstock because of fierce opposition by landlords, the City Council last week approved a limited program […]
In a divided vote, the Woodstock City Council this week approved early plans for a “truck stop” in the city.Council members voted 5-2 for a redevelopment agreement with Graham Enterprises […]
About a month ago, this column asked you to peer 10 years into the future to imagine what Woodstock could be.Today, we suggest you refocus your foresight for a longer […]
Metra riders will see a little of the old Woodstock train station in the newly remodeled southeast end of the depot that was opened last week to morning commuters.Benches that […]
To create a comprehensive plan for growth and development in Woodstock for the next 20 years, the community will have to reconcile related but competing issues.Resources will need to target […]
Knocking down walls and tearing up concrete at a 165-year-old building can yield surprises.Some of those unexpected discoveries added almost $250,000 that was approved last week by the Woodstock City […]
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.
