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5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

Lilly Sofie, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Joseph and Danielle Sofie. Her teacher said, “Lilly Sofies is currentlhy in my AP Seminar class at […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 20, 2026
Independent photo by Steve Peterson. Woodstock freshman Evie Rick looks to pass the ball in regional soccer action against Rockford East.

Kendall Pope leads Blue Streak soccer to regional win

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s girls soccer team was in charge from the start in the IHSA Regional quarterfinal match here against Rockford East. Junior captain Kendall Pope scored a […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 20, 2026

WNHS wins first KRC softball trophy in school’s history

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s softball team completed its Kishwaukee River Conference championship season in fine fashio and celebrated by receiving its first league title trophy.  The Thunder, 13-1 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 20, 2026

All smiles for Blue Streaks after KRC title

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The sun was setting as one looked past the press box at Johnsburg High School. The smiles,though, were just beginning for Woodstock’s boys track-and-field team. The […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 20, 2026

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Courtesy photo. Volunteers Gloria Golbeck and Trish Moore (above) stand at the Woodstock Food Pantry table outside of Jewel.

Woodstock Food Pantry collects groceries, cash

On April 25 and 26, the Woodstock Food Pantry hosted a collection area in front of two Jewel entrances. Seventeen pantry volunteers worked in shifts to greet patrons as they […] Sub…
May 14, 2026
(From left) Creekside Middle School Best Buddies adviser Julie Stone, chapter president Gretchen Sebastian, and co-adviser Natia Hong pose with a plaque after winning the Best Buddies Illinois Middle School Chapter of the Year presented at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 19 in Chicago. District 200 photo.

Creekside Best Buddies No. 1 in state

Creekside program is Illinois Middle School Chapter of theYear By Kevin Lyons District 200 Creekside Middle School’s Best Buddies program was selected as the Illinois Middle School Chapter of the [&he…
May 14, 2026

Jim Campion – so good to and for Woodstock

“He was a good Catholic, a good family man, a good lawyer, and most of all, a really nice guy.”  That’s how Jim Campion’s best friend, Jack Darby, described him […] Subscribe or Log…
May 13, 2026

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Fall in love with ‘Calendar Girls’

Local theater companies collaborate to stage adult comedy at MCC By Jim Stockwell Review Did you hear about the two thieves who stole a calendar from …
May 14, 2026
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Roberto and Maria Diaz, owners of Stewart’s Cleaners, reopened at 365 S. Eastwood Drive on May 4. The move was necessitated when the city bought the building at 225 E. Calhoun St. in anticipation of a hotel development at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Calhoun streets.

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All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent looks at news in business. The last of the businesses h…
May 7, 2026
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 Woodstock…
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

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5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

5/20/26 Student of the Week – Lilly Sofie

Lilly Sofie, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Joseph and Danielle Sofie. Her teacher said, "Lilly Sofies is currentlhy in my AP Seminar class at Woodstock North. She i…
May 20, 2026
(From left) Creekside Middle School Best Buddies adviser Julie Stone, chapter president Gretchen Sebastian, and co-adviser Natia Hong pose with a plaque after winning the Best Buddies Illinois Middle School Chapter of the Year presented at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 19 in Chicago. District 200 photo.

Creekside Best Buddies No. 1 in state

Creekside program is Illinois Middle School Chapter of theYear By Kevin Lyons District 200 Creekside Middle School’s Best Buddies program was selected as the Illinois Middle School Chapter of…
May 14, 2026

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