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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Cold Spring School, built about 1870, is beautifully preserved and renovated as a private home. Even its original bell still rings. The home is listed on the McHenry County Register of Historic Places.

SOME THRIVE, SOME DISAPPEAR

Historical one-room schools – Part 3 of 3By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.comMany of the one-room schools were hardy, like the people who taught and learned in them. Today, more than 75 years […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 6, 2024
Squire on the Square has announced a Nov. 12 grand opening date. Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey

Business Buzz

’Tis the season for moving and settling inBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comAs soon as the news broke in August that the Squire on the Square would take over the ground-floor restaurant […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 6, 2024

‘On stage with this cool group’

Woodstock High School violinists to perform with The Piano GuysBy Kevin Lyonsdistrict 200Eight Woodstock High School orchestra students will perform Nov. 7 with an international touring act at the Genesee […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 5, 2024

D-200 school board honors student, teacher, and associate

By Caryl DierksenLarry@the woodstockindependent.comThe Woodstock District 200 school board began its Oct. 22 meeting by recognizing the accomplishments of a student, a teacher, and an associate.Woodstock High School senior Ian […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 5, 2024

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Cold Spring School, built about 1870, is beautifully preserved and renovated as a private home. Even its original bell still rings. The home is listed on the McHenry County Register of Historic Places.

SOME THRIVE, SOME DISAPPEAR

Historical one-room schools - Part 3 of 3 By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Many of the one-room schools were hardy, like the people who taught and learned in them. Today, more t…
November 6, 2024

Veterans to be honored in Woodstock Nov. 11

By Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the McHenry County Administrative Building, 667 Ware Road, at 11 a.m. Nov. 11.Woodstock VFW Post 5040, Woodst…
November 5, 2024

Crash victims remembered with flowers, donations

By Larry LoughLarry@the woodstockindependent.comFour days after a head-on collision killed three people on Davis Road, west of Dean Street on the south edge of Woodstock, a makeshift roadside memorial…
November 5, 2024

Only the hardy need apply

Historic one-room schools – Part 2 of 3By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.comTeaching in a one-room school was a demanding job, with long hours, multiple responsibilities, and poor pay. Som…
November 3, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Theater members at Woodstock North High School rehearse for “You Can’t Take It with You.”

‘A challenging acting exercise’

Woodstock North High School Theatre to present ‘You Can’t Take It with You’By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comLong before “My Big Fat G…
October 31, 2024
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Crew members watch on monitors as a scene for “Beyond Belief,” a faith-based movie, is filmed inside Wayne’s Lanes. Actor Carson Lueders stars as Andy, frontman for a Christian rock band, trying to figure out what God is calling him to do.

Another sprinkle of Hollywood magic

Filming for faith-based movie “Beyond Belief” comes to townBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock won’t be giving up its day jobs…
October 24, 2024

State News

Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
February 22, 2024

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Squire on the Square has announced a Nov. 12 grand opening date. Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey

Business Buzz

’Tis the season for moving and settling in By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As soon as the news broke in August that the Squire on the Square would take over the ground-flo…
November 6, 2024
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey MobCraft is the main occupant 0f the 1887 Sheriff’s House & Jail.

Sobering news for the Square

MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving in Woodstock, new owners possibleBy Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com In what can only be viewed as a setback for the city’s Old […] …
November 5, 2024
Woodstock Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey

Sobering news for the Square

MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving Woodstock customers, holds out possibility of new ownershipBy Susan W. MurrayThe Woodstock IndependentIn what can only be viewed as a setback […] …
November 1, 2024

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Schools

Woodstock High School orchestra students rehearse in the school auditorium on Oct. 25 for their Nov. 7 performance with The Piano Guys at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Students are (front row, from left) Yaxiri Ramos, Brisa Choco, Julia Morrow; and (back row) Lucas Balgeman, Grace Sebastian, Landon Thompson, and Julia Laidig. Not pictured is Aya Mosley. DISTRICT-200 photo

‘On stage with this cool group’

Woodstock High School violinists to perform with The Piano Guys By Kevin Lyons district 200 Eight Woodstock High School orchestra students will perform Nov. 7 with an international touring ac…
November 5, 2024

Sports

Courtesy Photo The seven-member Woodstock High School cross-country team is pictured after qualifying for the IHSA Class 2A state meet. Members are (from left) Milo McLeer, Josh Roth, Adam Baily, Ellery Shutt, Will Kashmier, Jason Trojan, and Elijah Hedges.

State-bound Blue Streaks – again

Woodstock boys cross-country team qualifies to run in state meet againBy Sandy KucharskiSandy@thewoodstockindependent.com A late fall team trip to Peoria is getting to be par for the course for the Wo…
November 5, 2024

Student of the week

Student of the Week — Tim Bligh

Tim Bligh, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Sara and Bill Bligh of Huntley.His teacher said, “Tim is an outstanding stud…
October 10, 2024

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