Woodstock named one of ‘12 Illinois Towns with Unforgettable Main Streets’ by worldatlas.comStaff Reportnews@the ...

As a community newspaper, The Woodstock Independent prides itself in giving readers good news about the good things done by ...

God may not play dice but he enjoys a good round of Trivial Pursuit every now and again.” – film director Federico FelliniOne of my favorite games from the past […] ...

Alex VucahOn Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:40 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to Vorteq Coil ...

Neighbors McHenry Country is holding a silent auction on April 26th, 6-8pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Over 90 items for all ages will be available […] ...

Woodstock Norths Emma Svitak makes a save against Johnsburg Thursday on a cold Thursday afternoon. The Woodstock North Varsity Girls soccer team lost a hard fought game against the Johnsburg Skyhawks ...

Independent file photo Cars are parked in a city-owned public parking lot at Calhoun and Jefferson streets, where developers plan to build a hotel to open in late 2026. City officials want the vacant ...

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news. He has worked for community newspapers in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa for the past five decades, and was a college journalism ...

Independent file PHOTO Terrabis, Woodstock’s first cannabis dispensary, has obtained a variance to permit a 15-foot-tall pole sign out front that doesn’t comply with the city ordinance for setback.

By Janet [email protected] Woodstock seniors participate in a variety of activities and classes offered by the programs at SOAR@Dorr senior center.Three seniors have enjoyed ...