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Marian Central Catholic High School senior Gianna Stahl is the daughter of Jim and Kristi Stahl. Her counselor commented, “Gianna is one of the most selfless and pure-hearted students I’ve […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Westwood Elementary Fifth Grade Student: Bennett Washkowiak Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Start a free trial, then pay only $6 per month after …
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 Woodstock Opera House – will present […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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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
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…
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…
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 [&…
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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
By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com  This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dan…
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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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.
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…
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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’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…
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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.
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…

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By Kevin LyonsDISTRICT 200Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 announced that 44 students from Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools’ Class of 2025 were designated as Illinois State Schol…
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Gianna Stahl is the daughter of Jim and Kristi Stahl. Her counselor commented, “Gianna is one of the mos…
Student of the Week: Finn Pivnicka 
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Finn Pivnicka is the son of Steve and Sarah Pivnicka.His teacher commented, “Finn lives out his strong Cath…

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