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At the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Expedition 69 flight directors Chris Dobbins and Nicole McElroy monitor NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, as they undock from the International Space Station in the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft to begin the journey back to Earth on Sept. 27.

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Marian alum shares NASA experience with students

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comMarian Central Catholic High School welcomed alumnus Chris Dobbins ’09, who visited the advanced math and engineering classes on Nov. 25 to talk about h…

December 29, 2024

The Mission of Cor Jesu held its fourth annual Live Nativity and Bethlehem Market Dec. 13 and 14.

Independent PHOTO BY Tricia Carzoli

‘The community really came together’

At Cor Jesu, visitors are reminded of the reason for the season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Mission of Cor Jesu held its fourth annual Live Nativity and Bethlehem M…

December 29, 2024

High School Holiday Basketball Tournament Wrap Up Saturday, December 28

Woodstock, Marian Central and Woodstock North boys varsity basketball in action at area holiday tournaments. Saturday, December 28 Woodstock Blue Streaks, Elgin Christmas Tournament - The Blue Stre…

December 27, 2024

Woodstock Rolls Over St. Edward Green Wave

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December 21, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

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Husband and wife musicians Sarah and Ryan Knott together are the Christian band Acoustic Truth.

On a mission through music

Marian grad and his wife make up the duo Acoustic Truth By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High Schoo…

December 26, 2024

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Three Petrik children rehearse for the Judith Svalander Ballet Theatre production of “The Nutcracker” at the Woodstock Opera House: Imri, 7, and Lenali, 11 pose, while brother Kayden, 14, leaps.

When the family core is also the corps of ballet

The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday seasonBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe holidays are usually associated wit…

December 18, 2024

State News

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.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…

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.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

February 22, 2024

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Business

The Chase Bank location on the Woodstock Square will close after the newly renovated bank building at 320 S. Eastwood Drive opens, projected now to be Feb. 3. The downtown building will then be sold.

Biz Buzz

Tell us, dear Santa, what’s in your bag for local businesses By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Peeking into Santa’s sack, we find a mixed bag at the end of 2024 for some loc…

December 29, 2024

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey
Brady Coleman stands in the kitchen of one of the apartments he constructed in the former Goins Chiropractic at 1140 Dean St. The white cabinets, gas stove, and laminate countertops are standard in the rental units.

Building onto a strong backbone

New rental units in former Goins Chiropractic fill need for affordable housingBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comBuilt in 1952, the former Goins Chiropractic office with an attached hom…

December 19, 2024

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In late October, Emily Côté stands behind her Remnant Trading Co. booth at the Woodstock Farmers Market. Beginning on Dec. 21, she will be a regular at the winter markets at All Seasons Orchard.

The work of her hands

Emily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. offers fine clothing and home goodsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comEmily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. popped up a couple of times during the summer sea…

December 5, 2024