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Do we still need to teach cursive?

By Caryl Dierksen Last week I received an email from a politician asking for a contribution. There’s nothing unusual about that. But the subject line caught my attention: “A handwritten […]

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Action Packaging to bring 35 jobs, spend $7 million

Manufacturer moving corporate HQ quickly to Woodstock facility By Larry LoughNEWS@thewoodstockindependent.com Action Packaging, a 45-year-old company with more than 5,000 products, plans to invest $7 million to consolidate its corporate […]

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Latest chapter in Hearthstone saga worrisome

Like everyone else, we were saddened and dismayed that financial troubles at Hearthstone Communities, Woodstock’s largest senior housing complex, will soon cause the scheduled closures of Hearthstone Manor and Hearthstone […]

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New school year, new budget, new goals

D-200 board lays out roadmap for 2025-2026 By Eileen MillardNEWS@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock D-200 School Board looked ahead to the 2025-2026 school year at its August 12 meeting, laying out financial […]

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New Metra warming shelter expected in 2026

By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com Woodstock’s train station should get its long-awaited warming shelter for Metra riders next year. And the new Riverwoods housing subdivision in southeast Woodstock should get more homes […]

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Sheriff’s House modifications win endorsement

By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Two attempts were needed, but owners of the BratHaus last week won a recommendation for a certificate of appropriateness they needed to make exterior modifications to the […]

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County roads resurfaced with eco-friendly, lower-cost process

By Sandy KucharskiSandy@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com When it comes to maintaining county roadways, the McHenry County Department of Transportation has a reputation among Illinois districts for being proactive and innovative. Earlier this month […]

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