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Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com A “hate/kill list” on social media shared by some students at Woodstock High School last week was determined by police not to be a credible threat, school officials […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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A shuttle bus for the former Hearthstone senior care campus is parked behind Hearthstone Village, which provided assisted living for senior residents. Under a planned development by True North Properties of Wauconda, buildings on the now-closed Hearthstone campus would be turned into studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom “luxury” apartments.
True North wants to redevelop buildings into ‘luxury’ apartments By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com When Nick Ieremciuc of True North Properties made his presentation to City Council on Feb. 3, he […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Public reaction causes lease agreement to include extra conditions to protect privacy By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Security cameras should be recording activities on the Square by summer under a plan approved […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Cast members (from left) are Nathanael Vasquez, Lia Hyrkas, Alexie Hrykas, Alisha Resultay, Reis Verastique, Tomas Melero, Olivia Slome (seated), Devin Manoso, Orabella Suarez, and Mira Burkhart.
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North…
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Stephen Tobolowsky signs Lynn Richasen’s poster at the Opera House. Richasen came in from St. Paul, Minn., for Groundhog Days. (At right) Tobolowsky speaks to a packed Opera House on Feb. 2.
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over th…
WHS Theatre to stage ‘Little Women’ Feb. 6-8 BySusan W. Murray NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM “Little Women” director Billy Seger describes Woodstock High School’s spring musical as “a simple story …
Rob Garrett to bring Neil Diamond show to Opera House for performance on March 7 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Neil Diamond is having a moment. That might come as […] …
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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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Cast members (from left) are Nathanael Vasquez, Lia Hyrkas, Alexie Hrykas, Alisha Resultay, Reis Verastique, Tomas Melero, Olivia Slome (seated), Devin Manoso, Orabella Suarez, and Mira Burkhart.
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North…
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey.
(From left) Jo, Meadow Roth, shares a tender moment with her sister Beth, Maddie Delgado, at the seashore.
WHS Theatre to stage ‘Little Women’ Feb. 6-8 BySusan W. Murray NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM “Little Women” director Billy Seger describes Woodstock High School’s spring musical as “a simp…
Woodstock co-op’s Brianna Crown reacts to her dramatic pin for third place at the IHSA Hampshire Girls Wrestling Regional Tournament Feb. 7.
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By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quartet of Woodstock co-op wrestlers will continue on their quest to become the program’s first IHSA State Qualifier at the Hoffman Estates Section…
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Marian Central’s wrestling team celebrates a team dual sectional win over Washington at Sycamore Feb. 5.
Senior, freshman provide key wins for Marian at team dual sectional By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central and Washington dueled it out in an intense IHSA  Class 2A  team du…

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