Larry Lough

People who like the idea of a sculpture in the middle of Woodstock’s only traffic roundabout now have a way to support the project. Private fundraising is underway to supplement […]

City Council members are scheduled to make decisions this week on the controversial Riverwoods housing development on Woodstock’s east side, from annexation to rezonig to preliminary plat approval. To accommodate […]

City Council postpones decision on 10-year garbage contract to Nov. 5By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com After a lengthy discussion during a four-hour City Council meeting last week, council members decided they couldn’t […]

What are you doing on or by Nov. 5. I hope voting is high on your list of things to do.But some of us have already cast our ballots, thanks […]

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Mourners tend to a roadside memorial along Davis Road, where three people died Oct. 27 in a head-on collision in a no-ypassing zone. Police say speeding and reckless driving were believed to be contributing factors in the crash just west of Dean Street.

Six candidates will vie for three City Council seats; school board filing starts next weekBy Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner will win a second term next year without opposition, […]

New contract with waste hauler lowers toter charges for all householdsBy Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com All Woodstock households will see a lower monthly fee for mandatory trash toter service next year, but […]

By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.comAs most election days are, last week’s was good for McHenry County Republicans.Their candidates won nearly every contested race, as well as several in which no Democrat […]

Charred balcony railing and boarded up doors were common sights the morning after a fire late Nov. 12 caused one death and displaced more than 30 people at an apartment complex on the north side of Woodstock. Efforts to assist those displaced began the next day and took several forms, from donations of needed items to social media appeals. Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey

Four incumbents secure new school board terms months ahead of electionBy Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.comVoters won’t have tough decisions to make for four seats up for election in April on the […]