Saul Santana, a junior at Woodstock North High School, has recorded 16 goals and five assists so far this season. Saul played a key role in the team’s success, contributing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dale Jandron, who previously coached the Woodstock North boys basketball team, will coach the Thunder girls basketball team for the 2026-27 season. “Jandron has coached basketball […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ISCA) announced its all-state selections after the state softball finals were concluded. Marian Central pitcher senior Christine Chmiel earned a Class […]
North grad Braelan Creighton: ready for track, life’s challenges By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com As graduates from the Class of 2026 leave high school behind, they are riding off into the […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com In what might be record time, the District 200 Board of Education wrapped up business at its May 26 meeting in three minutes. The board unanimously […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s softball team completed its Kishwaukee River Conference championship season in fine fashio and celebrated by receiving its first league title trophy. The Thunder, 13-1 […]
Jude Suay, a senior tennis player at Woodstock North High School, is currently 17-11 on the season and has been one of the most consistent performers on the team, playing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North pitcher Kylee Nicholson kept Marengo’s offense from having a big lead, coupled with stellar defense behind her in the circle, and the team came […]
By Kevin Lyons District 200 Assistant Principal John Liuzzi, who has spent his entire career in Woodstock School District 200, will assume the principal position at Woodstock High School this […]
Kylee Nicholson, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is a pitcher on the Thunder girls lineup. This past week, Kylee went 8-11 hitting, giving her a .727 average. On […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
