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District 200 photo Pictured are six of the 11 high school French language students in Woodstock who won awards at the Le Grand Concours national French language competition. (From left) Guadalupe Ortiz, Reagan Zawisza, Jaela Kaplan, Dylan Serrano, Mayra Altamirano, and Joanne Thornburg.

New science curriculum package OK’d

New elementary literacy curriculum package on deck for June vote By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com The District 200 Board of Education discussed two curriculum package purchases totaling more than $778,000 at its […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
June 6, 2025
2025 Miss Woodstock Crowned

2025 Miss Woodstock Crowned

On Friday night attendees at the Woodstock Opera House saw the crowing of the 2025 Miss, and Little Miss, Woodstock at the Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant. Miss Woodstock 2025, Kiera […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
June 1, 2025

Three win Frances Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three local women have each received a $2,000 scholarship to further their education in pursuit of new career goals. At the May 19 monthly meeting of […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025

Every one of my remaining heartbeats is Yours’

Woodstock’s Bill Kearley to be ordained a priest on May 30 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As he reflects on his life as a Marine, husband, father, caregiver, widower, deacon, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025

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It was all hands on deck for Your Sister's Tomato at the Woodstock Food Truck Fest Saturday afternoon.

Images from the Food Truck Fest

It was all hands on deck for Your Sister’s Tomato at the Woodstock Food Truck Fest Saturday afternoon. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock In…
June 8, 2025
2025 Miss Woodstock Crowned

2025 Miss Woodstock Crowned

On Friday night attendees at the Woodstock Opera House saw the crowing of the 2025 Miss, and Little Miss, Woodstock at the Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant. Miss Woodstock 2025, Kiera Merrell, and L…
June 1, 2025

Three win Frances Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three local women have each received a $2,000 scholarship to further their education in pursuit of new career goals. At the May 19 monthly m…
May 28, 2025

Every one of my remaining heartbeats is Yours’

Woodstock’s Bill Kearley to be ordained a priest on May 30 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As he reflects on his life as a Marine, husband, father, caregiver, widower, dea…
May 28, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Joseph Walsdorf performs onstage during a recent “Bevy” show, a form of improvisational comedy. courtesy photo

Comedy is in Marian grad’s future

‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’ By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Joseph Wal…
May 8, 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.com CHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent…
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.com SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 […] 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 Local Buffalo Wild Wings GO owner Nilesh Patel is finishing work on the Woodstock location, which is set to open June 10.

Business Buzz

Buffalo Wild Wings GO set to open and other news around town By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Work on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood […] …
May 28, 2025
Courtesy photo by Victor Pacini Victor Pacini records a presentation on body safety and speaking out against sexual assault.

From pain to purpose

Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speaker ByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnell woodstock High school journalism class Victor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a different …
May 8, 2025
The tell-tale sign that this is no ordinary sale is the lack of clothing on the mannequins. Curated by D&A announced last week that it will close on May 31. Independent photo by andrew rousey

Business Buzz

Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shop By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com For fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock [&…
May 1, 2025

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Schools

Growing skills at Clay Academy

‘The students have been very invested and have enjoyed watching their work grow, literally.’ By Kevin Lyons District 200 Seeds planted during a class gardening discussion have taken root and [……
June 6, 2025
Courtesy Photos McHenry County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Diana Hartmann (left) is pictured with Parochial Educator of the Year Cindy Russell of St. Mary School and other St. Mary nominees Melody Domek and Gina Kranenburg.

‘Cindy makes every student feel like her favorite’

St. Mary teacher honored as private/parochial Educator of the Year By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com St. Mary Catholic School preschool founder and teacher Cindy Russell was honored as…
May 28, 2025

Sports

Woodstock North Thunder varsity softball defeated the Plano Reapers Monday night at North

North makes short work of Plano

The Woodstock North Thunder took on and took out the Plano Reapers Monday needing just 3 and a half innings to take the victory. The Thunder poured in 8 runs […] Subscribe or Login …
May 20, 2025
On Senior Night, the Marian Central girls varsity softball team celebrates winning their final regular season game.

Marian cruises, stumbles, finishes strong

The Marian Central Hurricanes had scored 4 runs in each of the first 3 innings against the Chicago Christian Knights at Ray Benoy Field Wednesday afternoon. Subscribe or Login to continue…
May 14, 2025

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