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Vases are attached to the grave marker with a chain. Chains were cut in the theft.
Bronze vases stolen at McHenry County Memorial ParkBy Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Tricia CarzoliFlowers adorn the grave of a lost loved one in a bronze vase at the McHenry […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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A very special guest at Bill Lyford’s 100th birthday celebration was Sylvain Ducrot, who flew in for the party from Bourges, France. Ducrot, a passionate World War II reenactor, wore a re-creation of Lyford’s uniform for the occasion. To Lyford’s great delight, Ducrot had arranged for a Zoom call with 89-year-old Alain Trousses, whose family lived across the street from the French family that hosted Lyford during the liberation of France. Ducrot served as translator for Lyford and Trousses, whom Lyford befriended when Trousses was nine years old.
Bill Lyford marks 100th birthday with party and special guestsBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock resident William “Bill” Lyford celebrated his 100th birthday on August 29 as more than 80 friends, relatives, and […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe Friends of the Opera House co-sponsored Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball historical presentation at the Stage Left Café that was provided at no cost for 50 Soar@DORR participants.  “We […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comBecause Dan Annen, the owner of the recently opened Pop-a-doodle-doo – a gourmet popcorn and shake shop at 201 Main St – loves popcorn, he can fondly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
4-H’ers compete, excel with multiple projects at Illinois State FairBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com  Several Keepers of the Clover 4-H’ers qualified at the McHenry County Fair to comp…
Magdalena Herrera and Melinda Strange, 2024 Women of InspirationBy Jan Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Each year, the Diocese of Rockford asks every parish to recognize a woman or women who de…
Woodstock gym offers scientific approach to fitness, wellnessBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comDivided Labs founder Connor Cummings firmly believes that “physiology is so important for…
The Arts Commission discusses possible groundhog statue, other topicsBy Ruth Raubertasnews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe Sept. 9 Arts Commission meeting at City Hall included an update on the Lake/Ma…
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Historian Leslie Goddard  portrays Lucille Ball at Stage Left Cafe Aug.
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Friends of the Opera House co-sponsored Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball historical presenta…
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…
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 …

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Founder Connor Cummings rests on exercise equipment in front of artist Katie Chung’s mural at Divided Labs. The gym provides one-on-one personal training and nutrition support for clients. “With fitness and wellness coaching, you can create lasting change,” Cummings said.








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Woodstock gym offers scientific approach to fitness, wellness By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Divided Labs founder Connor Cummings firmly believes that “physiology is so i…
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Owner Dan Annen stands above the entrance to Pop-a-doodle-doo at 201 Main St. The below-ground location looks largely as it did when it was the Public House restaurant. “I didn’t want to change the charm of the place,” Annen said.
By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Because Dan Annen, the owner of the recently opened Pop-a-doodle-doo - a gourmet popcorn and shake shop at 201 Main St - loves popcorn, he can…
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Business owners who operate within Woodstock’s city limits must register with the city by October 1 or pay a $50.00 late fee.
Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration program, anyone do…

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The South Street crosswalk that leads from the parking lot to Woodstock High School got a spirited makeover with blue and white stripes and the Streaks’ logo. The idea came […] Subs…
By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe Woodstock District 200 school board began its Sept. 10 meeting by recognizing 50 students from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools who have …
Senior Night at Woodstock High School.
The Blue Streaks, Thunder and Hurricanes all won this weekend, with the Streaks playing Harvard and the Thunder facing Marengo Friday night and The Canes playing a Saturday afternoon game.Woodstock [&…
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Anthony Carney runs cross-country for the University of Dubuque.
By Dan ChamnessOne race, one record. Anthony Carney, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and Woodstock resident, broke the existing University of Dubuque school record in the 5,000-meter run on the cro…

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