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SOAR@Dorr fitness classes get results

SOAR@Dorr fitness classes get results

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comMany Woodstock seniors participate in a variety of activities and classes offered by the programs at SOAR@Dorr senior center.Three seniors have enjoyed incredible results after regular attendance at […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Ind…
April 13, 2025
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Members of the family that owns and operates Isabel’s Family Restaurant take a break for a photo. They are (from left) co-owner Mary Witt, daughter Isabel Delgado, daughter Liliana Delgado, and co-owner Antonio Delgado. The restaurant was recently recognized as Retailer of the Year by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Newly named Retailer of the Year

Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com“A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and community giving.”That is how Woodstock Area Chamber […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independen…
April 13, 2025

‘The power of storytelling’

Tribune News Service columnist Heidi Stevens to speak at Opera HouseBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comHeidi Stevens has been a columnist for the Chicago Tribune since 1998, perhaps best known for her popular […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 13, 2025

Wonder of wonders

When I retired 16 months ago, my husband, Jim, gently suggested I consider gathering my columns about family into a book. I didn’t take to the idea at first, but […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 13, 2025

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SOAR@Dorr fitness classes get results

SOAR@Dorr fitness classes get results

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many Woodstock seniors participate in a variety of activities and classes offered by the programs at SOAR@Dorr senior center. Three seniors h…
April 13, 2025
Courtesy Photo Beatrix Gambardella earns Girl Scouts’ highest award

WHS junior earns Girl Scout Gold Award

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock High School junior Beatrix Gambardella has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. She will receive her Gold Award pin at the annual meeting in Apri…
April 5, 2025

‘I would 1,000 percent do this again’

By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen Marian Central Catholic High School senior Colin Zecchin was in third grade, he stepped onstage for the first time and has never looked back.Zecch…
April 4, 2025

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courtesy photo Tribune News Service columnist Heidi Stevens will share her experiences on using storytelling to connect people at the Woodstock Opera House on April 17.

‘The power of storytelling’

Tribune News Service columnist Heidi Stevens to speak at Opera House By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Heidi Stevens has bee…
April 13, 2025
Sixth-grader Emma Strange plays the Cheshire Cat in the show.

‘All a little mad’ about theater

“Alice in Wonderland JR.” is 20th production at St. Mary since 2011By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comCast and crew members from St. Ma…
April 13, 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.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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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Members of the family that owns and operates Isabel’s Family Restaurant take a break for a photo. They are (from left) co-owner Mary Witt, daughter Isabel Delgado, daughter Liliana Delgado, and co-owner Antonio Delgado. The restaurant was recently recognized as Retailer of the Year by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Newly named Retailer of the Year

Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’ By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com “A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and c…
April 13, 2025
Independent file photo Oney’s Tree Farm sold on March 11 and will be open for Christmas tree sales this December.

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New owners at Oney’s; cannabis store Terrabis opens; people on the moveBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhile most weeks The Woodstock Independent concentrates on a single business st…
April 5, 2025
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‘The best case scenario’

Coming Cobblestone Hotel gets city thinking in two directionsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comAnticipation of the completion of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in November 2026 at th…
March 27, 2025

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Sixth-grader Emma Strange plays the Cheshire Cat in the show.

‘All a little mad’ about theater

“Alice in Wonderland JR.” is 20th production at St. Mary since 2011 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Cast and crew members from St. Mary School’s 2011 production of “Alice …
April 13, 2025
Courtesy Photo Beatrix Gambardella earns Girl Scouts’ highest award

WHS junior earns Girl Scout Gold Award

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock High School junior Beatrix Gambardella has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. She will receive her Gold Award pin at the annual meeting…
April 5, 2025

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