By Tricia Carzoli news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Five years ago, Woodstock High School graduate Kellyn VandeWalker’s life changed. Three years later, she was on a mission to change the world. Today, she has […]
By Eileen Millard news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com There won’t be actual rain falling on the Woodstock Opera House stage when Theatre 121’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” opens on Feb. 20, but […]
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over the key […]
WHS Theatre to stage ‘Little Women’ Feb. 6-8 BySusan W. Murray NEWS@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com “Little Women” director Billy Seger describes Woodstock High School’s spring musical as “a simple story of a family […]
Rob Garrett to bring Neil Diamond show to Opera House for performance on March 7 By Susan W. Murray news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Neil Diamond is having a moment. That might come as […]
District 200 Fifty-four students in the Woodstock and Woodstock North High School graduating classes of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for the 2025-26 school year. The Illinois […]
Staff Reportnews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Steven’s Home, McHenry County’s Homeless Street Outreach and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, collaborated with Pioneer Center/PADS Shelter to provide a Christmas “miracle” to those the most in need this […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 A friendly rivalry between Creekside and Northwood middle schools helped make the holiday season brighter for scores of local children. Falcons and Warhawks students participate […]
By Janet Dovidio news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com SOAR@Dorr hosted a festive holiday luncheon on Dec. 11 that included music, lunch, raffle baskets, and camaraderie with old and new friends. Each aspect of the […]
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.
