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June 3, 2026
Independent photo by Steve Peterson. Marian Central's doubles team of Alek Jasovic (left) and Marc Cheng qualified for the IHSA state tennis meet. Pictured in center, coach Gina Jasovic.

Jasovic-Cheng head to state tennis

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament on […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
June 3, 2026

Thunder earn regional title

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The magic of the 2026 Woodstock North softball team earned another chapter in a memorable season. The Thunder rallied for a four-run fourth inning, paving the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
June 3, 2026

North nets upset; WHS, Marian win in baseball regional

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North upset St. Viator, and Woodstock and Marian Central both won regional openers in IHSA baseball playoff games. Woodstock defeated Harvard 12-2, and Marian Central […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
June 3, 2026

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. People stand for the playing of the national anthem during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Park in the Square in Woodstock.

A ‘never ending debt of gratitude for our freedom’

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every year, the Woodstock community and surrounding areas gather on the Square to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. …
June 3, 2026
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Steve Gavers never asked for this fight …

but he turned it into something far more powerful than himself Gavers Cancer Foundation What do you do with a shattering cancer diagnosis? One that strikes hard, hits fast, and […] …
May 29, 2026

WPBW presents three 2026 Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com On May 18, the Woodstock Professional and Business Women presented three scholarships to deserving women to further their educational and professiona…
May 27, 2026

Rotary Club of Woodstock awards three scholarships

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock awarded three scholarships during a ceremony at Woodstock High School on May 7. One was the Service Above Self scholarshi…
May 27, 2026

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Jim Stockwell

Fall in love with ‘Calendar Girls’

Local theater companies collaborate to stage adult comedy at MCC By Jim Stockwell Review Did you hear about the two thieves who stole a calendar from …
May 14, 2026
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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli. (From left) Roland Kuehtreiber, plant director; Olga Ortiz, HR manager; and Andy Ahonen, AFA’s executive vice president of the Americas, stand in AFA Dispensing’s factory at 610 E. Judd St. When fully operational next year, the facility will employ 75 people and manufacture two of the four types of sprayers that the company makes.

Finding a home in Woodstock

Netherlands-based AFA Dispensing opens its first North American factoryBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock residents driving south on Route 47 can’t help but notice the funky…
June 3, 2026
Photo by Susan W. Murray. Andy Sieck of Hide and Sieck Farm stands with his early season offerings - varieties of cucumber and tomato plants, fresh lettuce, and freshly cut tulips.

New market vendors

Meet more of the new faces at the Woodstock Farmers Market By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The return of the Farmers Market to the Woodstock Square on May 2 brought […] …
May 28, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. The staff of Ta Wan Thai & Ramen pose for a photo. (From left) Kitt Sakulwongsa, Meow Piankhuntod, Anusorn “Wan” Piankhuntod, and Adalia Schuh. “I’m very happy that the people in Woodstock welcomed us,” Wan said.

A new flavor for Woodstock

Ta Wan Thai & Ramen finds enthusiastic customers in Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com While Woodstock residents appreciate their Mexican and pizza restaurants – and wil…
May 21, 2026

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Courtesy photo. The Regional Office of Education chose St. Mary’s Keisha Wisinski as its Private/Parochial School Teacher of the Year.

St. Mary’s Keisha Wisinski named Teacher of the Year

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Keisha Wisinski, eighth-grade teacher at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock, was recently recognized as the McHenry County Private/Parochial School…
June 3, 2026

Sports

Independent photo by Steve Peterson. Marian Central's doubles team of Alek Jasovic (left) and Marc Cheng qualified for the IHSA state tennis meet. Pictured in center, coach Gina Jasovic.

Jasovic-Cheng head to state tennis

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournamen…
June 3, 2026
Independent photo by Steve Peterson. The Woodstock North's softball team celebrates its regional softball title.

Thunder earn regional title

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The magic of the 2026 Woodstock North softball team earned another chapter in a memorable season. The Thunder rallied for a four-run fourth inn…
June 3, 2026

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