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Walmart Fire

On Wednesday, December 31, at 7:22 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to 1275 Lake Avenue for reports of a fire inside the Walmart store. Firefighters arrived to find […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 2, 2026
Courtesy photo. Woodstock went to a mandatory toter garbage collection system starting July 1, using 95-ga;;pm garbage toters, 65-gallon recycling toters, and an option for a smaller 35-gallon garbage toter.

Woodstock garbage rate to increase 5.4 percent as of Jan. 1

New contract allows increase of up to the garbage industry CPI By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The quarterly Woodstock Water/Sewer/Garbage bills now starting to arrive in Woodstock mailboxes have the following message:  […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 24, 2025

City has new partner for Die Cast site development

Council has hearing on self-storage tax proposal By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com For the second time in three years, Woodstock has an exclusive negotiating partner to develop the long-vacant former Die Cast […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 24, 2025

Middle schools raise $3,600 for Christmas Clearing House

By Kevin Lyons District 200 A friendly rivalry between Creekside and Northwood middle schools helped make the holiday season brighter for scores of local children.  Falcons and Warhawks students participate […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 24, 2025

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Courtesy photo. Nancy Schiller and Roger Mickelson dance to the Christmas music at the SOAR@Dorr holiday party.

Seniors celebrate at SOAR@Dorr holiday party

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr hosted a festive holiday luncheon on Dec. 11 that included music, lunch, raffle baskets, and camaraderie with old and new friends. Each aspe…
December 24, 2025

Kennedy Way Station(part two):Filling in gaps

Paulsen family provides a treasure trove of new details about the houseBy Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent published a story on Sept. 3 about the pre-Civil War…
December 10, 2025

Weirdly wonderful reads at Dean Street Elementary

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dean Street Elementary School third-grade teacher Laura Bianchi is enhancing her classroom library with nonfiction books about unusual and even gross …
December 10, 2025

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Time to light up Woodstock for the holidays

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, No…
November 26, 2025
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. A shuttered Dairy Queen used to be a sure sign of the approaching winter in Woodstock, but this year, owner Rafael Castaneda is experimenting with remaining open during the winter months, with the exception of a 10-day break between Christmas and New Year’s.

Business Buzz

In the spirit of the season of leftovers . . .By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Always, when The Woodstock Independent runs a Business Buzz, a few stray items straggle into [……
December 4, 2025
Danny Room stands with the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob that he was readying for a customer. Reflecting on the difference between biking culture in the U.S. and his native Britain, Room said that open space and sunnier weather make for a longer riding season here. U.S. riders, he said, are more lax about wearing protective gear. “I wear full protective gear all the time,” he said. “I value my skin.”

Meet the meticulous motorcycle man

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Allied Motorsports offers inspections, repairs, and storage It’s possible, when turning into the driveway at 14910 Kishwaukee Valley Ro…
October 31, 2025
Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli. Family, friends, and guests from the city are in a celebratory mood just before the ribbon was cut to celebrate the 45th anniversary of 3 Brothers Restaurant.

3 Brothers turns 45

An anniversary and a celebration of the American dream By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As Kim Alimovski cut the ribbon on Oct. 15 to commemorate 45 years in business for […]…
October 22, 2025

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Independent photo by Steve Peterson. Woodstock North senior Levi Perrota reacts to a strike he made in a match with Woodstock.

First crosstown bowling battle

Blue Streaks boys, Thunder girls earn wins By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock bowling fans enjoyed gathering at Kingston Lanes to see all four prep bowling squads take to the…
December 24, 2025

Lady ’Canes garner third victory

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A strong  start and finish led Marian Central’s girls basketball team to its third victory. The Hurricanes topped Prairie Ridge 42-34 in the final ga…
December 24, 2025

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