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Sept. 11 Memorial stair climb draws firefighters, civilians together

Sept. 11 Memorial stair climb draws firefighters, civilians together

By R.M. Brands Photo by R.M. BrandsOne firefighter making the climb had a tiny stowaway joining him. A large crowd milled around the McHenry County Fair Association Fairgrounds on a cool September morning as they waited for the 9/11 memorial stair climb to begin. Firefighters in and out of gear, children of all ages running and bouncing aroun…
October 5, 2026
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09/30/26 Student of the Week – Krish Pithadia

Krish Pithadia, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Jeet and Charmi Pithadia. His teacher said, “It has been awesome to get to know Krish this year. […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2026

Blue Streaks rule second half, top Indians

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock ventured to Marengo, aiming to make it back-to-back wins for the visiting team in a homecoming game. At the end it was the Blue Streaks […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 2, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. Participants of Grace Lutheran’s annual day of service, “God’s Work. Our Hands.”

Grace Lutheran Church annual day of service

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The congregation at Grace Lutheran Church participated in its 14th annual Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s day of service titled “God’s Work. …
October 2, 2026

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

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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 …
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. Senior Aaron Crenshaw was selected as National Merit semifinalist

WHS senior scores 36 on ACT

By Kevin Lyons news@thewoodstockindependent.com Earns National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist designation A Woodstock High School senior who earned a perfect ACT score has been selected as a National …
October 2, 2026
Photo by Kevin Lyons. From left to right, NASA Flight Director Chris Dobbins; Madeline Huff, intern with Kivo Bio; NASA astronaut and educator Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger; and Denise Brock, director of the Woodstock Challenger Learning Center.

Challenger Learning Center celebrates 25 years

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Challenge Learning Center marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration on September 10 at an Open House that featured special speakers, …
September 24, 2026

Sports

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. The Blue Streaks celebrate in the end zone after retaking the lead on a touchdown by #47 Jaxson Hansen.

Blue Streaks rule second half, top Indians

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock ventured to Marengo, aiming to make it back-to-back wins for the visiting team in a homecoming game. At the end it was the Blue St…
October 2, 2026

Marian trio earns all-CCC girls golf

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s girls golf team competed in the Chicagoland Christian Conference (CCC) tournament Sept. 21 at Kankakee Elks Golf Course in St. Anne.…
October 2, 2026

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