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Image provided. A sample rendering of what a new Country Inn & Suites could look like in downtown Woodstock.

Downtown hotel proposal hits a few bumps

Several months ago in this column, we admitted to some anxiety over the proposed hotel in downtown Woodstock, for which the City Council had approved a redevelopment agreement with Wisconsin […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 17, 2025
Courtesy photo. During this past summer’s weather camp, students explored pollution particulate levels with a laser to see how they stay in the air.

Challenger Center counts down to a year of anniversaries

By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM The new year will include several special celebrations for the Challenger Learning Center, while it continues its many student missions. Director Denise Brock began as a […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 17, 2025

12/17/25 Student of the Week – Cheyenne Gee

Cheyanne Gee, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Certick and Mr. and Mrs. Gee. Her teacher said, “Cheyenne is an incredibly hardworking and […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
December 17, 2025

Community

Independent photo by Eileen Millard. The Kennedy Way Station is shown here is a 1963 watercolor by Wonder Lake artist Martha Thompson.

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
Courtesy photo. Dean Street third-grader Kayden H. is shocked to learn that there are about 600 hairs in a human eyebrow.

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

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

‘We owe it all to Woodstock!’

Sherwood family descendents honor local roots every November By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every Nov. 20, first cousins who are descended from the Sherwood line convene in Woodstoc…
November 26, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

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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 the…
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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Courtesy photo. Dean Street third-grader Kayden H. is shocked to learn that there are about 600 hairs in a human eyebrow.

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 …
December 10, 2025

Sports

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Woodstock senior DJ Lebron rolls a practice ball.

Early wins for WHS girls bowling

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School girls bowling team has continued its strong start with a 5-1 record in dual matches. The Blue Streaks, in their first seaso…
December 17, 2025
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Woodstock girls co-op wrestlers warm up before a recent meet.

‘One of the largest, most competitive in Illinois’

Woodstock girls co-op hopes to qualify seven wrestlers for sectionals By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock girls wrestling co-op garnered a tournament championship at the 32-te…
December 17, 2025

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