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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 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 29, 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 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2026

Dean Street teacher Allisen Mueller honored

D-200 teacher, McHenry County Early Career Educator of the Year By Kevin Lyons District 200 Allisen Mueller’s colleagues and students at Dean Street Elementary School already knew she had made […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2026

Downtown has a plan, Die Cast a concept

By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Developments in downtown Woodstock took two steps forward last week when the City Council advanced plans to guide planning on the Square and beyond as well as […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 27, 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 changes everythin…
May 29, 2026
Courtesy photo by Juli Anne Photography Pictured at the WPBW 2026 scholarship awards dinner are (from left) scholarship recipient Deandra Keyes, scholarship chairperson Sandra Pierce, and recipients Kelsey Hawes and Jessica Forester.

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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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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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 with i…
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
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Roberto and Maria Diaz, owners of Stewart’s Cleaners, reopened at 365 S. Eastwood Drive on May 4. The move was necessitated when the city bought the building at 225 E. Calhoun St. in anticipation of a hotel development at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Calhoun streets.

Business Buzz

All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent looks at news in business. The last of the businesses h…
May 7, 2026

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Dean Street teacher Allisen Mueller honored

D-200 teacher, McHenry County Early Career Educator of the Year By Kevin Lyons District 200 Allisen Mueller’s colleagues and students at Dean Street Elementary School already knew she had made a…
May 28, 2026
5/27/26 Student of the Week – Holly Zabroski

5/27/26 Student of the Week – Holly Zabroski

Holly Zabroski, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Kathy and John Zabroski. Her teach said, “Beyond her accomplishments, Holly is a true embodiment of […] …
May 27, 2026

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Woodstock North's JR Fadahunsi on the track earlier this season.

Boys track athletes charge to Charleston

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda’s double championship in the 100…
May 27, 2026

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