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Courtesy photo. Woodtock North junior Katie Baker won first place in No. 1 singles at the Kiskwaykee River Conference tournament. The tournament was played at Woodstock and Woodstock North tennis courts.

North girls tennis takes KRC runner-up

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North had a solid Kishwaukee River Conference tennis tournament, placing second to defending champion Johnsburg. “WNHS had strong contributions from Katie Baker at No. 1 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 15, 2025
Independent file photo by Andrew Rousey. Marian Central’s Jordan Cheng competes early in the season. The Lady ’Cane sophomore just competed in her second state finals.

Marian Central’s state golf finals qualfiers and seasons

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s two IHSA State Golf Finals qualifiers, Jordan Cheng and Luca Kittel, advanced to the second day of competition. Cheng, a sophomore, shot a 185 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 15, 2025

10/15/25 Student of the Week – Lucas Ball

Lucas Ball, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Devin and Brad Ball. His teacher said, “Lucas is truly an exceptional individual. His kindness, inclusivity, and generosity […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
October 15, 2025

Community

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Hearthstone independent living residents Therese Thompson and Roger Becker talk about what they learned in their meeting at Hearthstone Oct. 9. "For years this campus cared for children and the elderly," Becker's daughter Heidi Johnson said. "Now the elderly are getting their teeth kicked in," Becker added.

Remaining Hearthstone residents feel the squeeze

Managers of senior housing commmunity offer some answers about future of troubled complex By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com At a meeting on Oct. 9, the remaining residents in Hearthst…
October 15, 2025
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Some of the seven Donahue children, 17 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren stand with the sign advertising the 75th anniversary sale. The ribbons are from the store’s opening in 1967. Shown are (front row, from left) Lynn’s granddaughter, Murphy Guza, and Sally’s grandson, Charlie Vicari; (back row) Sally’s granddaughter, Allyson Vicari, holding Oliver, Lynn Stewart, Sally Schaefer, and Sally’s daughter Amy Vicari.

‘You felt like family…’

After 75 years, Woodstock bids fond farewell to Donahue FurnitureBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In advice that would alter the interior design of hundreds, if not thousands, of lo…
October 8, 2025

‘You have to be really, really careful’

Woodstock residents speak up about difficulty of walking around townBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 25 Woodstock residents attended a presentation on Sept. 17 to provide the…
October 8, 2025

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey Some of the seven Donahue children, 17 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren stand with the sign advertising the 75th anniversary sale. The ribbons are from the store’s opening in 1967. Shown are (front row, from left) Lynn’s granddaughter, Murphy Guza, and Sally’s grandson, Charlie Vicari; (back row) Sally’s granddaughter, Allyson Vicari, holding Oliver, Lynn Stewart, Sally Schaefer, and Sally’s daughter Amy Vicari.

‘You felt like family…’

After 75 years, Woodstock bids fond farewell to Donahue FurnitureBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In advice that would alter the interior design of hundreds, if not thousands,…
October 8, 2025
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

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Schools

District 200 photo Updated logos for Woodstock elementary, middle schools.

High school students update school logo designs 

Kevin Lyons District 200 High school graphics arts students put their skills to use last spring, designing updated logos for all of Woodstock School District 200’s elementary and middle schools. [&hel…
September 24, 2025

Sports

Marian Football dominates; beats St. Ed’s 44-8

by TRICIA CARZOLI Marian Hurricane football took down St. Ed’s last night on Senior Night, winning 44-8. In a one-sided game, Marian led with a touchdown, and ended their last […] S…
October 18, 2025
Photos: WHS vs Johnsburg, special teams matter

Photos: WHS vs Johnsburg, special teams matter

The Johnsburg Skyhawks special teams hit a field goal at the end of the first half to go up 17 – 7 on the Blue Streaks. That field goal would […] Subscribe or Login to continue read…
October 18, 2025

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