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Cautious council hears pitches for Die Cast site

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com If those who are once burned are twice shy, then it’s understandable that members of the Woodstock City Council repeatedly asked the two potential developers of […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2025
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Colin Hernon passes as the Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes are in action on their home turf at their homecoming game Sept. 26.

Marian dominates for homecoming win

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Just after the final seconds ticked off the clock, Marian Central’s football team was joined in its celebration by the white-clad Hurricanes’ student section.  Marian Central […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2025

Streaks edge Thunder by one shot to take KRC golf title

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The decision to divide the boys golf teams in Woodstock District 200 has been an immediate success.  That was shown at the Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2025

‘I am so proud of them’

Thunder use youth to edge out Streaks for KRC conference titleBy Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was a “High Noon” type showdown for the Kishwaukee River Conference regular season boys soccer […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2025

Community

Grace Lutheran congregation fans out for day of service

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the 13th year, the congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock participated in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s annual “God’s W…
September 24, 2025
Conway Dental staff (from left) Brenda Tellez, Alli Luna, Dr. Mohammed Albomter, Tiffany Nieder, Paula Bowman, Juliana Garcia, and Dr. Tim Conway. Albomter will be taking over Conway’s practice as of Oct. 17. Independent photo by Eileen Millard

He’s quite the dentist, quite the man …’

Dr. Tim Conway retiring after 48 years By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dr. Tim Conway started his career in dentistry the same year the first Star Wars movie came out. Forty-eight […
September 24, 2025

Marian Central Girls Golf win Conference Tournament

With the golf season winding down, the Marian Central girls team is finishing strong winning the Chicagoland Christian conference tournament with a score of 385. Sophomore Jordan Cheng finished 1st [&…
September 22, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

District 200 Photos Hazel Ammettis, a fifth-grader at Dean Street Elementary School, poses with her winning artwork, from the Spring 2025 Art Show, during the District 200 Board of Education meeting last week.

Student creativity recognized

D-200 Board honors winners of spring 2025 Art Show Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The artwork of a Dean Street Elementary School fifth-…
September 10, 2025
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Business

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Niko Kanakaris and Peter Andriopoulos hope to redevelop the land on which the former Coleman’s tavern sits as an apartment complex with one- and two-bedroom units, along with a coffee bar/cafe on the first floor. Visible in the rear and part of the vision for the development are the commercial building that houses Fur Elegance and a two-story duplex.

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Restaurant to residential: plan to transform Coleman’s property to Lofts on Lake  By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly six years after Coleman’s Tavern and Grill closed, the buil…
August 28, 2025
Independent Photos by Andrew Rousey On June 23, the doors opened to Valley Hi’s new memory care unit within the facility at 2406 Hartland Road.

‘Very proud moment for Valley Hi and county’

By Susan W. MurrayNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com When Tom Annarella interviewed for his current position of nursing home administrator at Valley Hi 15 years ago, the subject of incorporating a memor…
July 2, 2025
Cup of Wonder owner Sarah Dycus and assistant manager Linnea Oien serve customers from behind the counter. independent photo by Andrew Rousey

‘Local hangout to relax, work, or meet a friend’

Cup of Wonder now open in Wonder Lake By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Wonder Lake resident Sarah Dycus had a lifelong dream of opening a coffee shop.  One night, she […] …
June 28, 2025

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Schools

District 200 photo Updated logos for Woodstock elementary, middle schools.

High school students update school logo designs 

Kevin Lyons District 200 High school graphics arts students put their skills to use last spring, designing updated logos for all of Woodstock School District 200’s elementary and middle schools. [&hel…
September 24, 2025

Sports

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Colin Hernon passes as the Marian Central Catholic Hurricanes are in action on their home turf at their homecoming game Sept. 26.

Marian dominates for homecoming win

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Just after the final seconds ticked off the clock, Marian Central’s football team was joined in its celebration by the white-clad Hurricanes’ s…
October 2, 2025

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