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Frances Carrick playing the role of Fritz, stealing the Nutcracker doll while Laura Bobowski (red) and Peter Heinz (Drosselmeyer) look on

It’s Christmastime in Woodstock

By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dance Theatre –the resident dance company of the Wood…

December 10, 2024

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Will Steger, a legendary polar explorer and international authority on polar environmental concerns, spoke at the Creative Living Series last season. He is joined in the Opera House Community Room by Mary Ellen Prindiville, Creative Living chairperson and WFAA treasurer, and Kristi Moynihan, WFAA president.

‘If you’re doing the right thing, good things happen’

Community Foundation for McHenry County awards four grants to Woodstock organizationsBy Lydia LaGue Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comHelping your community comes in many forms, and when someone he…

December 10, 2024

Vets to retire, but ‘feel’ will remain

Dr. Danielle Rahe will take over Woodstock Animal Hospital practiceBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comFor the past 42 years, husband and wife veterinarians Dr. Dave Etheridge and Dr. Ca…

December 10, 2024

It’s like a house party, only bigger

Ring in the New Year at the Opera HouseBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comThink of a really cool New Year’s Eve house party. Throughout the evening, guests wander from room to room. A [&…

December 10, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

It’s Christmastime in Woodstock

By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dan…

December 10, 2024

‘If you’re doing the right thing, good things happen’

Community Foundation for McHenry County awards four grants to Woodstock organizations By Lydia LaGue Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com H…

December 10, 2024

State News

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.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…

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.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

February 22, 2024

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In late October, Emily Côté stands behind her Remnant Trading Co. booth at the Woodstock Farmers Market. Beginning on Dec. 21, she will be a regular at the winter markets at All Seasons Orchard.

The work of her hands

Emily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. offers fine clothing and home goodsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comEmily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. popped up a couple of times during the summer sea…

December 5, 2024

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Lorette Dodt stands with her jewelry and photography on display in her Dragonfly Studio & Gallery in the Woodstock Mall.

‘Hoping to be part of the arts resurgence’

‘Hoping to be part of the arts resurgence’By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen she was 9 years old, Lorette Dodt asked for her first camera and received a Kodak Instamatic with a [&h…

November 29, 2024

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Sidni Larner displays the first batch of doughnuts, warm from the fryer, for the Sip & Social in Crystal Lake on Nov. 9.

Adorable donuts, vintage camper

Happy Camper Donuts coming to the north side of town in the springBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comIn the six years that Sidni Larner lived in the state of Washington, she came [&hell…

November 19, 2024