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‘Positive culture shift’ makes history for North football

Woodstock North Thunder completes a record year with eight all-conference playersBy Jen Nicholsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com “For the past few seasons our attention has been on a positive culture shift,” Woodstock North head football […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 20, 2024
Marian Central’s 1A state qualifying tennis team earned fifth-place at the state meet. Pictured, from left, are: Sophia Preussner, Abbey Miner, Julia Lukey, Kaitlyn Remke, Jenna Remke, and Jordan Cheng. Courtesy Photo

Standout season for Marian girls tennis

No. 2 doubles player Jordan Cheng qualifies for state in two sportsBy Sandy Kucharskinews@thewoodstockindependent.com “There was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears put into this season, and it was all […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 20, 2024

Meals on Wheels rolls on

Food is only one of the vital services offered by this nonprofit By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Volunteers for the Woodstock Meals on Wheels program not only deliver two nutritious meals to those unable […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 20, 2024

Coming soon … it’s Groundhog Day!

Familiar faces and new twists keep everyone returning to annual celebrationBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com New activities and returning guests are making big news ahead of Groundhog Days, to be held Jan. 30 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
November 19, 2024

Community

Noah Rodriguez picks up the spare on his way to his high game 238 and overall high score of 615

Woodstock Bowlers Keep Knocking Them Down

Woodstock bowling team defeated the Burlington Central Rockets at Kingston Lanes on a snowy Wednesday night. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Indepen…
November 20, 2024
Courtesy Photo Good witches (from left) Tammy Gould, Sue Van Den Bussche, and Lori Koenigsberger load their vehicles with donations.

Woodstock Food Pantry was treated this Halloween

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Residents of the Villas at Bull Valley, located on White Oak and Berltsum Lanes, gave out treats to trick-or-treaters and to a special group this past …
November 20, 2024

Meals on Wheels rolls on

Food is only one of the vital services offered by this nonprofit  By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Volunteers for the Woodstock Meals on Wheels program not only de…
November 20, 2024

Coming soon … it’s Groundhog Day!

Familiar faces and new twists keep everyone returning to annual celebration By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com  New activities and returning guests are making big news ah…
November 19, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli Opera House Director Daniel Campbell holds up a piece of the original 1889 Opera House stage floor that was recently replaced. The pieces are for sale as a fundraiser, available at the box office.

Luck, timing, and the art of programming

The Woodstock Opera House – now past post-COVID, post-renovation – looks on to the futureBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com“There are 4…
November 19, 2024
Independent Photos by Tricia Carzoli Filming for the Coca-Cola commercial took place at Platform 108 in Woodstock and the Illinois Railway Museum in Union.

Coca-Cola is latest to film in Woodstock

Hollywood keeps passing through WoodstockBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock residents will want to keep their eyes peeled this…
November 19, 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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Business

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Sidni Larner displays the first batch of doughnuts, warm from the fryer, for the Sip & Social in Crystal Lake on Nov. 9.

Adorable donuts, vintage camper

Happy Camper Donuts coming to the north side of town in the springBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comIn the six years that Sidni Larner lived in the state of Washington, she came [&hell…
November 19, 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 restauran…
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

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Schools

District 200 Education Foundation awards more than $28K

By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200Making good on its purpose to enrich students’ lives, the Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation awarded more than $28,000 to fund Impact Grant proposals from Woodstock …
November 19, 2024
courtesy photo On a visit to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago to learn about Day of the Dead celebrations, Woodstock High School students stand in front of a mural in Pilsen. Made out of mosaic tiles, the mural features the word “Paz” (peace). Pictured (from left) are Viridiana Carbajal Nova, Daniela Uvilla, Giselle Bravo, and Nataly Sanchez-Ortiz.

A short trip to learn much about Mexican culture

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock High School Spanish teachers Bronte Borter and Kasey Kruckenberg led their students from AP Spanish Language and Culture and the dual-credit S…
November 19, 2024

Sports

Noah Rodriguez picks up the spare on his way to his high game 238 and overall high score of 615

Woodstock Bowlers Keep Knocking Them Down

Woodstock bowling team hosted the Burlington Central Rockets at Kingston Lanes on a snowy Wednesday night. The Co-op team continues to play well and took down the Rockets by a total score of 3032 pins…
November 20, 2024
Student of the Week: Finn Pivnicka 

Student of the Week: Finn Pivnicka 

Marian Central Catholic High School senior Finn Pivnicka is the son of Steve and Sarah Pivnicka.His teacher commented, “Finn lives out his strong Catholic faith every day through his exemplary [&helli…
November 20, 2024

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Student of the Week: Finn Pivnicka 

Student of the Week: Finn Pivnicka 

Marian Central Catholic High School senior Finn Pivnicka is the son of Steve and Sarah Pivnicka.His teacher commented, “Finn lives out his strong Cath…
November 20, 2024

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