Buffalo Wild Wings GO set to open and other news around townBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comWork on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood Drive is nearing […]
Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speakerByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnellwoodstock High school journalism classVictor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a different path. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, raised in a […]
Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shopBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comFor fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock Square, the emailed […]
Naturally McHenry County moves into space in Old CourthouseBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comWith its move into the Old Courthouse Center on April 1, Naturally McHenry County landed in the center spot […]
Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’By Caryl Dierksennews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com“A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and community giving.”That is how Woodstock Area Chamber […]
New owners at Oney’s; cannabis store Terrabis opens; people on the moveBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comWhile most weeks The Woodstock Independent concentrates on a single business story, there’s always an undercurrent […]
Coming Cobblestone Hotel gets city thinking in two directionsBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comAnticipation of the completion of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in November 2026 at the northeast corner of Jefferson […]
Liquid Blues celebrates 25 years, debuts Kitchen UndergroundBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com“It hasn’t changed in 25 years,” said Jim Bykowski II, owner of Liquid Blues.While that’s not exactly true, it’s fair […]
Roman Seguros y mas opens on Washington in former Ehrke’s buildingBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comThe reason that Monica Roman opened her own business to offer insurance and financial services is a […]
New ownership, openings, and expanded services dominate the newsBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comThe Quality Inn, at 1785 S. Eastwood Drive, sold in late December for $2.2 million to Mukt Hotels LLC. […]
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.
