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WHS senior J.J. Stokes (pictured in a previous game) led the Blue Streaks in scoring with 12 points in the team's 58-42 regional semifinal win over Belvidere Feb. 25.
Blue Streaks reach regional final Woodstock advanced to the IHSA Class 3A Boylan Catholic boys basketball regional final game on the strength of a strong first half against Belvidere. The […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Larry LoughLarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Jack Pease said he decided “to slow the train down” on the proposed expansion of his Lily Pond Road gravel pit to give him time to respond […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com on on the city’s five-year Enhanced Streets Improvement Program, which ended in 2025, Woodstock’s streets are above average, and the City Council wants to keep it that […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Seven students from the graduating class of 2026 at Marian Central Catholic High School have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars, School Curriculum Director Debra Cunico announced. They are […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Six of seven Marian seniors designated as Illinois State Scholars pose with their certificates: (from left) Addison Ebel, Daniel French, Nola Midday, Connor Truckenbrod, Joshua Sievert, and Claire Ostrowski. Not pictured: Grace Schneider.
Seven students from the graduating class of 2026 at Marian Central Catholic High School have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars, School Curriculum Director Debra Cunico announced. T…
Members of the WHS orchestra and choir rehearse Elaine Hagenberg’s “Illuminare” in preparation for their combined performance on March 3.










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By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Woodstock High School orchestra director Lyndra Tingley and choir director Brian Jozwiak have scheduled a challenging and unique performance by their …
Marian Central Catholic High School inducts new members of its Hall of Fame at a school ceremony By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Last month, Marian Central Catholic High School indu…
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five years ago, Woodstock High School graduate Kellyn VandeWalker’s life changed. Three years later, she was on a mission to change the world. Today,…
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Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, No…
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Napoli Pizza took over Dusty’s Pizza in Wonder Lake in May 2022. Last week, Shawn and Brigitte Baker nnounced thet would close the Wonder Lake location.
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changesBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In Wonder Lake restaurant news, Napoli Pizza announced on Facebook on Jan. 26 that…
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While modestly priced by Woodstock standards, this home northwest of the Square was listed for 77 percent over the price that it sold for in 2020, reflecting fast-rising prices that have been the norm for five years.
Average price for a single-family, detached home hits $410,359 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the first time, the average price for a detached, single-family home in the 60098…
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A shuttered Dairy Queen used to be a sure sign of the approaching winter in Woodstock, but this year, owner Rafael Castaneda is experimenting with remaining open during the winter months, with the exception of a 10-day break between Christmas and New Year’s.
In the spirit of the season of leftovers . . .By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Always, when The Woodstock Independent runs a Business Buzz, a few stray items straggle into [……

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Tyler Carlson, currently vice principal at Woodstock North High School, attended last week's Board of Education meeting with his wife, Liz, and was congratulated by the board on his upcoming promotion to WNHS principal starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
By Kevin Lyonsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An experienced District 200 administrator said he’s excited to lead Woodstock North High School beginning this summer. Tyler Carlson, 40, is currently an…
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WHS senior J.J. Stokes (pictured in a previous game) led the Blue Streaks in scoring with 12 points in the team's 58-42 regional semifinal win over Belvidere Feb. 25.
Blue Streaks reach regional final Woodstock advanced to the IHSA Class 3A Boylan Catholic boys basketball regional final game on the strength of a strong first half against Belvidere. The Blue S…

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