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Independent Photo by Steve Peterson. Hurricanes soccer advances Marian Central's Reilly Pfeifer battles for the ball earlier this season. Marian Central won a Class 1A regional play-in game as it downed Rochelle Zell of Deerfield, 2-1 in overtime. The Hurricanes, 4-6-1, overcame wet conditions to post the win Oct. 15. Pfeifer's overtime goal, his second of the match, was the winner. The Hurricanes, who won their third straight match, faced top regional seed Cristo Rey St. Martin in the regional semifinals Oct. 19 in Waukegan.

Regional tests next for boys soccer

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s boys soccer team looks to continue a successful season as it heads to IHSA Class 2A regional action. The Thunder, 16-7 overall,(school soccer victory record) is seeded fourth and will face fifth-seed Lakes, at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Crystal Lake South regional semifinal action. The…
October 21, 2026

School board considers class action lawsuit against social media

By Jennifer Zittnannews@thewoodstockindependent.com The District 200 schoool board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, started with a contentious subject. Concerns were raised about unsafe behaviors and underage drinking at Woodstock High School’s Homecoming dance held on Oct. 3. The parent survey results were also discussed, along with possibly joining a…
October 21, 2026
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Blue Streaks wait for first playoff opponent

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Enthusiasm for the second straight playoff season dominated as Woodstock began a long preparation for its first-round IHSA Class 5A playoff clash. The Blue Streaks ended the regular season with a 7-2, 5-2 Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) regular season. They will face the winner of Chicago Comer C…
October 21, 2026

A freshman at Marian Central donates over $7,000 worth of books

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com 14-year-old Jackson Brimberry, a freshman at Marian Central Catholic High School, worked with publishing houses and the community at large to donate more than $7,000 worth of books to Kids in Need in McHenry County. Brimberry is no stranger to community service, thanks to the yearly contributions he m…
October 16, 2026
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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
Courtesy photo. An attendee of last year’s vigil holds a candle in memory of those who werelost to domestic violence.

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

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
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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
Independent photo by R.M. Brands. The Bialas family, Joe (left), Ryder, and Chelsea, stand in front of some of their farm pets at their home on Franklinville Road west of Woodstock.

‘Freshed baked goods, and a side of farm animals’

Bialas Barn will feed you and allow you to feed a chicken or a goat By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Bialas Barn is nestled in between an overstuffed barn and a charming house on Ch…
July 15, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. WHS students Aleah Fox, Emilia Risco and Vic Perez ask for Coin Wars contributions.

High school Interact clubs fundraiser

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock sponsors Interact Clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools. Stacey Pequeno is the advisor at WHS while K…
October 7, 2026

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Independent Photo by Steve Peterson. Hurricanes soccer advances Marian Central's Reilly Pfeifer battles for the ball earlier this season. Marian Central won a Class 1A regional play-in game as it downed Rochelle Zell of Deerfield, 2-1 in overtime. The Hurricanes, 4-6-1, overcame wet conditions to post the win Oct. 15. Pfeifer's overtime goal, his second of the match, was the winner. The Hurricanes, who won their third straight match, faced top regional seed Cristo Rey St. Martin in the regional semifinals Oct. 19 in Waukegan.

Regional tests next for boys soccer

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North's boys soccer team looks to continue a successful season as it heads to IHSA Class 2A regional action. The Thunder, 16-7 ove…
October 21, 2026

Blue Streaks wait for first playoff opponent

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Enthusiasm for the second straight playoff season dominated as Woodstock began a long preparation for its first-round IHSA Class 5A playoff cla…
October 21, 2026

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