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External signage to promote video gambling at Corned Beef Factory, 460 S. Eastwood Drive, is allowed for the first 60 days of the new business. After that, city code prohibits it. (Independent photo by Larry Lough)

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‘Something for everyone’: SOAR@Dorr celebrates first year of offering activities for seniors

Happy first anniversary to SOAR@Dorr! The acronym – which stands for Serving Older Adult Residents – is a community program started as a collaboration of the city of Woodstock and […]

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Sun, sheep, and Shrek: County Fair brings fun, entertainment, farm, and friends together again

The second McHenry County Fair out of COVID appeared to be lightly attended during the first few days before the crowd exploded with attendees Friday night. Fair spokesperson Rich Tobiasz […]

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‘What a joy it is’: St. Mary chimes ringing again from the church bell tower

Thanks to the generosity of the St. Mary Men’s Club Ministry, the church’s bell tower now plays music. The chimes ring five minutes before weekend Masses, as well as for […]

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The art of Woodstock: Arts Commission wants public input on future projects throughout city

By Lydi LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the Benton Street mural under their belt, members of the Woodstock Arts Commission are moving steadily forward with more initiatives. At its monthly meeting July […]

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Arts Briefs: Richard Rostron publishes book for young readers; Cajun music coming to Union

Local writer’s WWII novel has Woodstock reference Richard Rostron of Woodstock has published “The Burning Sea of Iron Bottom Bay,” which he says – brings World War II naval history […]

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Florida Georgia Line concert in Woodstock sells out in 7 hours

Staff Report news@diannethewoodstockindependent-com-2 If you’re thinking about getting tickets for the Florida Georgia Line concert Aug. 13 in Woodstock, you’re too late. “There were 10,000 tickets available,” city marketing manager […]

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‘Try things out’: Chicago fiber artist encourages students’ creativity

McHenry County College “Identify what your goals are, remain open to opportunities, and be kind and gentle with yourself,” Chicago-based artist Hope Wang advised students about their budding art careers. […]

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Arts Briefs: Florida Georgia Line coming to Woodstock; MCC Student Arts Exhibits

Florida Georgia Line finally coming to play concert in Woodstock Florida Georgia Line is coming to Woodstock about a year after the country music duo was originally scheduled to play […]

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‘We knew it was going to be good’: Woodstock Folk Festival back on the Square for a musical Sunday

By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com Music filled Woodstock Square and Stage Left Café Sunday afternoon as Woodstock’s Folk Festival had its first in-person concert since 2020. The concert opened with Tricia […]

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‘In the thick of it’: The Peacock Shoppe struts into The Woodstock Square

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Was it ‘make a difference’ money? Restaurants, bars among 56 recipients of $5,000 city loans that turned into grants

It’s probably safe to say that none of the business owners who took out $5,000 loans from the city of Woodstock in the spring of 2020 lay awake at night […]

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‘For the community’: Christian Science church transformed into home, office, event space

Shortly after the First Church of Christ, Scientist building at the southwest corner of Dean and South Streets went on the market for $289,900 in October 2020, Compass real estate […]

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‘It’s like walking through the Garden of Eden’: Kolze’s Corner Gardens celebrates 25 years in Woodstock

Huntley resident Cindy Spalding spent a recent rainy Wednesday morning walking through Kolze’s Corner Gardens with her parents, Lee and Larry Oelsen of Sycamore. Spalding has been shopping at Kolze’s […]

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In late July, owner Deb Corcoran moved The Peacock Shoppe from Ridgefield to 120 N. Benton St. on the Woodstock Square. “There’s a lot more foot traffic,” she said of her new downtown location. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

‘In the thick of it’: The Peacock Shoppe struts into The Woodstock Square

After more than a month of ferrying carloads of merchandise to Woodstock from her Ridgefield store, Deb Corcoran opened the door to The Peacock Shoppe at 120 N. Benton St. […]

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Marian AD job comes full circle for Cody O’Neill

For Marian Central Catholic High School alumnus Cody O’Neill, his new position as Marian’s athletic director feels “a bit like coming home.” “Everything has come full circle,” O’Neill said. The […]

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Cody and Kelsey O’Neill pose with, then 2-year-old daughter Emersyn, in 2021. O’Neill was recently named the new athletic director at Marian Central Catholic High School, his alma mater. (Independent file photo)

D-200 policy proposal: Drug/alcohol testing, food sharing

“Reasonable suspicion” is the proposed standard in Woodstock School District 200 for requiring an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing. Among 25 school policy revisions introduced last week at […]

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‘Opportunity arises’: Marian students find niche business in world of water

Two local high school students began a much-needed business that is thriving. Declan Pivnicka and Joe Weinberger, seniors at Marian Central Catholic High School, started a business in May 2021 […]

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Marian Central Catholic High School senior Jodie Winkelman is the daughter of Kelly and Benjamin Winkelman, Woodstock. Jodie has been on high honor roll for three years and is […]

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David Peters, son of David and Sara Peters, is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is active in sports at North, playing football and wrestling. Outside of […]

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Marian Central Catholic athletes and junior team captains Bella Zecchin and Lily Bures are finishing their second full year of track. Both qualified for state in 2021 and 2022, Bella […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week…

Senior Luke Udelhofen plays varsity baseball for Woodstock North High School In the last five games, Luke has racked up some impressive stats, accumulating a .286 average, 3XBH, […]

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‘Still pretty hot’: Despite ‘cooling a little,’ local housing market continues to be good for sellers

When summer temperatures hit the 90-degree mark, a bit of cooling makes nary a difference to those who have retreated to the air-conditioned indoors. In much the same way, the […]

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All under one roof: Sale of Eastwood Drive building prompts consolidation of real estate offices

One week ago, John Harding, with mixed emotions, cleaned out the office he had maintained at Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate at 1710 S. Eastwood Drive. Much of the 10,000 […]

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Wonder of the Wonder Lake market: Average price for homes jumps 17 percent

In the second half of June, Kim Keefe served as the agent for four home sales in Wonder Lake. The three transactions in which the agent with Keefe Real Estate […]

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