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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. New awnings, newly painted trim, and the "We are hiring!" sign point to an imminent opening for the BratHaus.

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All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the local business climate warming up along with temperatures, The Woodstock Independent will take […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 30, 2026

Three local students among DAR’s 2026 honorees

Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names Good Citizens By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kishwaukee Trail chapter […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 30, 2026

Council OKs new budget, but process questioned

Water, sewer rates increased; AFA redevelopment agreement to increase investment By Larry LoughLarry@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock has a new budget, and, perhsps for the first time ever, the City […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 30, 2026

4/29/26 Student of the Week – Thomas Hang

Thomas Hoang, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Chi Nguyen. His teacher said, “Thomas is one of our leading contributors in class discussion and is […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 30, 2026

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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. New awnings, newly painted trim, and the "We are hiring!" sign point to an imminent opening for the BratHaus.

Business Buzz

All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the local business climate warming up along with temperatures, The …
April 30, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Woodstock resident Leela Desantis owns Spruced Up Designs, which offers wedding coordination packages and rents centerpieces, arches, and champagne or doughnut walls for ceremonies and receptions.

Everything except walking down the aisle

Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputable company…
April 20, 2026

Pope bestows Marian grad with new title

The Rev. Michael Fuller, now Chaplain to His Holiness By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the designation of “Chaplain to His Holiness” upon the Rev. Michael Fu…
April 16, 2026

Woodstock High School presents ‘Cinderella’

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Theatre Department will present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” during the last two weekends in…
April 16, 2026

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Courtesy photo by Hilario Done. Farmer and chef Antonio Delgado, shown at his farm in Marengo, is one of the storytellers featured in the upcoming documentary “Nuestras Historias” (Our Stories).

Program to spotlight Latino farmworkers

A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino farmworker…
March 18, 2026
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. New awnings, newly painted trim, and the "We are hiring!" sign point to an imminent opening for the BratHaus.

Business Buzz

All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the local business climate warming up along with temperatures, The …
April 30, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. "You don't have to ride horses to find something in here," said Lorie Shinsky, owner of the Wild Buffalo Trading Co., which opened at 106 N. Benton St. on April 10.

Putting the ‘West’ in the Midwest

Wild Buffalo Trading Co. now open on Benton Street BySusanW.Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five minutes after Lorie Shinsky opened the door of her Wild Buffalo Trading Co. at 106 N. Benton St…
April 22, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Woodstock resident Leela Desantis owns Spruced Up Designs, which offers wedding coordination packages and rents centerpieces, arches, and champagne or doughnut walls for ceremonies and receptions.

Everything except walking down the aisle

Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputabl…
April 20, 2026

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Three local students among DAR’s 2026 honorees

Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names Good Citizens By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The National Society of the Daughters of the America…
April 30, 2026
Woodstock North junior Madalynn Nordahl (right) celebrates as teammate, senior Aly Jordan, crosses home plate to score a run in the Woodstock/Woodstock North crosstown softball game April 23 at WNHS. The Thunder won 10-0 over the Blue Streaks. Nordahl pitched a perfect game, and Jordan was 3-for-3 with a home run. The Thunder kept their lead in the Kishwaukee River Conference softball race at 9-2, 7-0 league.

Thunder stay in first

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April 29, 2026

Sports

WHS, WNHS baseball teams in tight race

ByStevePeterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Next week figures to be an important one for the Kishwaukee River Conference standings for both Woodstock and Woodstock North. The two teams collide Ma…
April 30, 2026

County meet produces champions, peak performances

Champs crowned:WHS’s Ty Steponaitis and Marc Thomas; WNHS’s Braelan Creighton By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com With success coming from both track and field events, the Blue Streaks …
April 29, 2026

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4/22/26 Student of the Week – Naiya Patel

4/22/26 Student of the Week – Naiya Patel

Naiya Patel, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Kunjai and Dipeexa Patel. One of her teachers said, “Naiya is a student who always …
April 22, 2026

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