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10/14/26 Student of the Week – Kristina Emerson

10/14/26 Student of the Week – Kristina Emerson

Kristina Emerson, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Anyi Pardo and Munos Mendoza. Her teacher said, “Kristina is a sweet, optimistic, and kind young lady. In class, she does a wonderful job working with other students and always brings a positive attitude to her classroom. She is very personable […] …
October 23, 2026
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey #5 Anthony Gaudio goes up for an attempted interception to stop a Marengo scoring drive during North's Homecoming game Sept. 18.

Thunder ready for playoff contest

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North will clash with Tinley Park in an IHSA Class 4A home playoff opening round game tonight. The Thunder and Titans both come in with 4-5 records, and North is the 16th seed while Tinley Park is one spot behind at 17th. The winner moves on to the first round, […] Subs…
October 23, 2026
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Hurricanes happy to be back in IHSA playoffs

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s football program began summer workouts with a new coach and renewed sense of hope to return to the IHSA playoffs for the first time since 2017-18. “It’s great we made the playoffs, but we’re looking for a long run,” first-year Hurricanes head coach Dirk Stanger said after a practic…
October 23, 2026

Hurricanes tennis duo reaches quarterfinals

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central girls’ tennis doubles team of Julia Lukey and Jordan Cheng advanced to the IHSA Class 1A state finals quarterfinals round played Oct. 23. Lukey and Cheng reached a 22-0 record on the season with three first-day wins Oct. 22. Quarterfinal round action was Oct. 23 with semifinals a…
October 23, 2026
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Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  “Both studen…
October 22, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and sh…
October 9, 2026

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives…
October 6, 2026
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Courtesy Photo. Turning Point staff pose with donation from Corey's Bagels and ASAP Plumbing.

Local businesses give back to Turning Point

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Thursday, August 20, was a good day for Turning Point, the nonprofit organization based in Woodstock that offers services and support to domestic violen…
September 18, 2026
Independent photo by McKenna Sweet. Woodstock Travel Services opened July 13 on the Square with full-service planning for customers looking to plan anything from trips to destination weddings.

New travel services available on Main Street

Longtime travel agents open Woodstock Travel Services on Square By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dana Prichard and Tori Witt opened the doors to Woodstock Travel Services on July 13 t…
July 31, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. Marian Central Key Club board members from left to right: Nathan Convey, Jack Morris, Daniel Derouen, Stella Blackney, Jordan Cheng and Natalia Lara.

Marian Central Key Club

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The members of Marian Central’s Key Club began the school year with several service projects in and around the school. The club is sponsored by the Ki…
October 22, 2026

Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  …
October 22, 2026

Sports

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey #5 Anthony Gaudio goes up for an attempted interception to stop a Marengo scoring drive during North's Homecoming game Sept. 18.

Thunder ready for playoff contest

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North will clash with Tinley Park in an IHSA Class 4A home playoff opening round game tonight. The Thunder and Titans both come in…
October 23, 2026

Hurricanes happy to be back in IHSA playoffs

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central's football program began summer workouts with a new coach and renewed sense of hope to return to the IHSA playoffs for the first…
October 23, 2026

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