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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey The Alcazar-Galera family of teachers includes Marivia (left), Lucia, and Hugo.

Daughters join parents as educators

Teaching is all-in-the-family way of life for two D-200 familiesBy Caryl Dierksen NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM When District 200 teachers gathered Aug. 18 for back-to-school meetings, the room was filled with warm greetings, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 3, 2025
JC Wise (center) and his wife Jane pause for a photo with Brent Filetti at Crystal Woods Golf Club during the JC Wise Invitational.

Boys golf splits program into two teams

By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Andrew Rousey Woodstock Invitational renamed for former  golf coach, JC Wise The boys golf program in District 200 has been a co-op sport […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 3, 2025

Woodstock woman rescued from smoke-filled residence

by Alex Vucha On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:02 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 200 block of Sparrow Drive in Woodstock for a residential fire alarm. […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 3, 2025

Will this McHenry County gem be saved?

By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Pre-Civil War Greek revival home part of county’s history Tucked away along U.S. 14 between Woodstock and Harvard, all but obscured by greenery in the summertime, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 3, 2025

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey The Alcazar-Galera family of teachers includes Marivia (left), Lucia, and Hugo.

Daughters join parents as educators

Teaching is all-in-the-family way of life for two D-200 familiesBy Caryl Dierksen NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM When District 200 teachers gathered Aug. 18 for back-to-school meetings, the ro…
September 3, 2025
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey A present-day photo of the Kennedy Way Station shows a grand old house in need of repair and restoration.

Will this McHenry County gem be saved?

By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Pre-Civil War Greek revival home part of county’s history Tucked away along U.S. 14 between Woodstock and Harvard, all but obscured by gree…
September 3, 2025

Three-wheeled thrill rides

Trishaw travel through Emricson Park entertains Grace Lutheran members By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The weather on Sunday, July 27, was perfect for the Grace Lutheran Church congr…
August 10, 2025

Area aviators show off vintage aircraft

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisc. featured a local aerobatic performer and drew Woodstock residents up by pl…
August 9, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli David Victor, the new Woodstock Opera House director, brings a diverse background to the position. “I can’t wait to learn what the community would like to see more of,” he said.

Energy, enthusiasm, and vision

The new face of the Woodstock Opera House By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “I felt an instant connection,” recent city of Woodstock …
July 17, 2025
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Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent…
March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
February 22, 2024

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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Niko Kanakaris and Peter Andriopoulos hope to redevelop the land on which the former Coleman’s tavern sits as an apartment complex with one- and two-bedroom units, along with a coffee bar/cafe on the first floor. Visible in the rear and part of the vision for the development are the commercial building that houses Fur Elegance and a two-story duplex.

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Restaurant to residential: plan to transform Coleman’s property to Lofts on Lake  By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly six years after Coleman’s Tavern and Grill closed, the buil…
August 28, 2025
Independent Photos by Andrew Rousey On June 23, the doors opened to Valley Hi’s new memory care unit within the facility at 2406 Hartland Road.

‘Very proud moment for Valley Hi and county’

By Susan W. MurrayNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com When Tom Annarella interviewed for his current position of nursing home administrator at Valley Hi 15 years ago, the subject of incorporating a memor…
July 2, 2025
Cup of Wonder owner Sarah Dycus and assistant manager Linnea Oien serve customers from behind the counter. independent photo by Andrew Rousey

‘Local hangout to relax, work, or meet a friend’

Cup of Wonder now open in Wonder Lake By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Wonder Lake resident Sarah Dycus had a lifelong dream of opening a coffee shop.  One night, she […] …
June 28, 2025

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey The Alcazar-Galera family of teachers includes Marivia (left), Lucia, and Hugo.

Daughters join parents as educators

Teaching is all-in-the-family way of life for two D-200 familiesBy Caryl Dierksen NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM When District 200 teachers gathered Aug. 18 for back-to-school meetings, the ro…
September 3, 2025

Sports

#6 Matthew Cress grabs the ball off of the Ridgewood defenders back for what would be the winning touchdown putting Woodstock up 21 - 7.

Blue Streaks 2-0 to start 2025 campaign

For the first time in many years the Woodstock Blue Streaks have opened the season with 2 consecutive wins. Week 1 saw a blow-out win against North Lawndale 46-6 and […] Subscribe o…
September 5, 2025

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