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Success of WNHS ‘23 alum Cholo Ferrolino

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Cholo Ferrolino, WNHS ’23, is currently a student at Augustana College, where he is participating in serious scientific research toward building the quantum internet.  According to an Augustana College news release, Ferrolino ’27 received a prestigious summer fellowship in quantum science and techno…
October 28, 2026

Flock audits and city boundary line amendments at City Council

By Jennifer Zittnannews@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com The Oct. 20 meeting of the City Council saw two members absent, Councilmen Tom Nierman and Bob Seegers, Jr. The meeting covered Flock concerns, shoutouts from council members and a unanimously passed consent agenda including items such as budgets, city boundary lines and Historic District façade a…
October 28, 2026
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10/28/26 Athlete of the Week – Maren Filetti, Girls Tennis

Maren Filetti, a senior at Woodstock North High School, play first doubles on the tennis team. She has grown leaps and bounds in her time in the program, and she is a pleasure to have on the team. Maren hits the ball with a ton of pace and spin, and creates matchup nightmares for opposing […] Subscribe or Login to continue readin…
October 28, 2026

10/28/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Levato

Lilly Levato, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Jillian Barry. One of her teachers said, “Lilly Levato is an outstanding student within the science department at Woodstock North High School. Demonstrating impressive academic drive, she is currently excelling in two of the department’s most challenging courses: AP Chemistry…
October 28, 2026
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Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  “Both studen…
October 22, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and sh…
October 9, 2026

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives…
October 6, 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 violen…
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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Photo courtesy of Augustana College Experimental set-up where Cholo was conducting testing and collecting data

Success of WNHS ‘23 alum Cholo Ferrolino

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Cholo Ferrolino, WNHS ’23, is currently a student at Augustana College, where he is participating in serious scientific research toward building…
October 28, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Marian Central Key Club board members from left to right: Nathan Convey, Jack Morris, Daniel Derouen, Stella Blackney, Jordan Cheng and Natalia Lara.

Marian Central Key Club

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The members of Marian Central’s Key Club began the school year with several service projects in and around the school. The club is sponsored by the Ki…
October 22, 2026

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Braden Schnake fends off the Titan defender and looks for yardage in the Thunder's Oct.. 23 playoff game against Tinley Park.

Thunder leaders look back after season ends

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A group of Woodstock North senior football players gathered and had some light moments with the coaching staff on their final Friday game at the Thun…
October 28, 2026
#47 Jaxson Hansen fights for the end zone against Plano Reapers during the first half of the Blue Streaks 49-35 victory on Oct. 9.

WHS’s hard work pays off with playoff bye

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Blue Streaks are back in the IHSA State Football Playoffs for the second straight season. Another achievement was that WHS earned an opening roun…
October 28, 2026

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