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Melody Mattner portrays the Common Room Portrait -- not her first year attending, but her first year as part of the scavenger hunt. independent file photos by Tricia Carzoli

Square to become an enchanting place

Witches and Wizards event returns on Oct. 20By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com The realm of the fantastic hits the Woodstock Square this Sunday. After eight years, the Witches and Wizards event remains a […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 17, 2024
Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli

Take a ride on the rural side

36th annual Autumn Drive this week, Oct. 18, 19, 20By Sandy Kucharskinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock area residents are a short drive from one of McHenry County’s premiere fall events offering something for everyone.  […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 15, 2024

Mixing fun ingredients

Our Happy Space expands in Woodstock Mall; Andy’s World debutsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County decided to shift its Green Spot used bookstore across the hall […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 15, 2024

Classic Cinemas Woodstock is here to stay

By Paul Kranenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen movie theaters started attracting more business after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, a film’s box office performance was typically marked with an asterisk.“This did well for a pandemic […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independe…
October 15, 2024

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Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli

Take a ride on the rural side

36th annual Autumn Drive this week, Oct. 18, 19, 20 By Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Woodstock area residents are a short drive from one of McHenry County’s premiere …
October 15, 2024

Wonder Lake students receive scholarships

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Foresters Financial awarded substantial scholarships to two District 200 alumni for their college expenses.Tyler Fink and Hannah Fink, both of Wonder L…
October 9, 2024

Thunder Service Club helps fellow students

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North High School Thunder Service Club members focus their outreach efforts for fellow students as well as groups in the wider community.“We …
October 9, 2024

Woodstock Opera House nearing finish date 

Not all aspects complete; some performances movedBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com With the tentative open date for performances at The Woodstock Opera House set for next weekend, some…
October 9, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Melody Mattner portrays the Common Room Portrait -- not her first year attending, but her first year as part of the scavenger hunt. independent file photos by Tricia Carzoli

Square to become an enchanting place

Witches and Wizards event returns on Oct. 20 By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com  The realm of the fantastic hits the Woo…
October 17, 2024
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Moviegoers head to Classic Cinemas for an early-evening show.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock is here to stay

By Paul Kranenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com When movie theaters started attracting more business after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, a…
October 15, 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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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Vaughn McMillan, dressed as the Marvel character Deadpool, reads a book, while his mother Tammy McMillan holds a painting from a paint-n-sip class, and friend Hannah Daley displays one of her paintings.

Mixing fun ingredients

Our Happy Space expands in Woodstock Mall; Andy’s World debuts By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County decided to shift its Gree…
October 15, 2024
Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli Jen Cheski, owner of Worth Her Salt Sourdough, shows off her signature multigrain loaf.

‘I have always loved feeding people’

Cottage Food Laws allow home-based businesses to thriveBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comLocal entrepreneur Jen Cheski has been offering artisan breads out of her home throughout the su…
October 1, 2024

Taking care of his people, company

B & Z Electrical changes hands while continuing its legacyBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comIndependent Photo by Andrew RouseyJohn and Anita Barger stand in front of one of B &…
September 25, 2024

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Woodstock High School student and Educators Rising club member Ally Lange reads to students for the Read for the Record outreach in which club members read to various elementary school classes. District 200 Photo

‘I get to work with such amazing students’

WHS, WNHS clubs train the next generation of teachersBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Student clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools are helping to build a community of fu…
October 15, 2024

Wonder Lake students receive scholarships

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Foresters Financial awarded substantial scholarships to two District 200 alumni for their college expenses. Tyler Fink and Hannah Fink,…
October 9, 2024

Sports

WHS/WNHS Tennis

Independent Photos by Andrew RouseySenior Amina Idris, Woodstock High School’s No. 1 singles player, prepares to return the ball Oct. 2 during the crosstown tennis match.Woodstock North senior Vanessa…
October 17, 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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