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5/27/26 Athlete of the Week – Conor Brandt, Baseball

5/27/26 Athlete of the Week – Conor Brandt, Baseball

Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 27, 2026
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Woodstock North's JR Fadahunsi on the track earlier this season.

Boys track athletes charge to Charleston

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda’s double championship in the 100- and 200-meter runs leads […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 27, 2026

North advances, Lady ’Canes shocked in regional softball

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North, Marian Central, and Woodstock softball teams turned their focus to the IHSA postseason in regional tourmament action  May 19.  Woodstock North, the Kishwaukee River […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 27, 2026

Thunder 9 capture second place in KRC baseball

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North was a determined team heading into the final week of the Kishwaukee River Conference baseball season. The Thunder achieved sole possession of second place […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 27, 2026

Community

Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. The staff of Ta Wan Thai & Ramen pose for a photo. (From left) Kitt Sakulwongsa, Meow Piankhuntod, Anusorn “Wan” Piankhuntod, and Adalia Schuh. “I’m very happy that the people in Woodstock welcomed us,” Wan said.

A new flavor for Woodstock

Ta Wan Thai & Ramen finds enthusiastic customers in Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com While Woodstock residents appreciate their Mexican and pizza restaurants – and wil…
May 21, 2026

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

Jim Stockwell

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. The staff of Ta Wan Thai & Ramen pose for a photo. (From left) Kitt Sakulwongsa, Meow Piankhuntod, Anusorn “Wan” Piankhuntod, and Adalia Schuh. “I’m very happy that the people in Woodstock welcomed us,” Wan said.

A new flavor for Woodstock

Ta Wan Thai & Ramen finds enthusiastic customers in Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com While Woodstock residents appreciate their Mexican and pizza restaurants …
May 21, 2026
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.

Business Buzz

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

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Courtesy Photo. Creekside Middle School teacher Emily Gay displays the second Golden Ticket she has been awarded for her work in the AVID program.

Creekside AVID program, teacher recognized

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Creekside Middle School and a teacher at the school each received recognition from the AVID organization this year. AVID (Advancement Via Individual D…
May 21, 2026
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 […] Su…
May 20, 2026

Sports

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Woodstock North's JR Fadahunsi on the track earlier this season.

Boys track athletes charge to Charleston

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda's double championship i…
May 27, 2026

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