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The use of AI in the classroom, from both sides of the desk

By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education heard a presentation at the Feb. 24 meeting about how the district is integrating artificial intelligence into classroom instruction. Presenters talked about […]

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Gravel pit proposal postponed until summer

By Larry LoughLarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Jack Pease said he decided “to slow the train down” on the proposed expansion of his Lily Pond Road gravel pit to give him time to respond […]

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City Council aims to protect investment in streets

By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com on on the city’s five-year Enhanced Streets Improvement Program, which ended in 2025, Woodstock’s streets are above average, and the City Council wants to keep it that […]

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North principal vacancy filled from within D-200

By Kevin Lyonsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An experienced District 200 administrator said he’s excited to lead Woodstock North High School beginning this summer. Tyler Carlson, 40, is currently an assistant principal at Woodstock […]

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City gets $3.15 million in federal funds for Route 47

Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s share of the Route 47 project has been reduced to about $9.5 million after the city obtained federal funds through the office of Congressman Bill Foster. The […]

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County Board emphatically turns down Greenwood Road slaughterhouse Board votes 17 to 0 to turn down petitioner’s request

By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In a 17-0 vote Tuesday, the McHenry County Board turned down Sergiy Bazylyuk’s request for a conditional use permit to erect a 50-by-100-foot building to […]

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Hearthstone property attracts a buyer

True North wants to redevelop buildings into ‘luxury’ apartments By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com When Nick Ieremciuc of True North Properties made his presentation to City Council on Feb. 3, he […]

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Council approves security cameras for Square

Public reaction causes lease agreement to include extra conditions to protect privacy By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Security cameras should be recording activities on the Square by summer under a plan approved […]

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