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MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving Woodstock customers, holds out possibility of new ownershipBy Susan W. MurrayThe Woodstock IndependentIn what can only be viewed as a setback […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Karen Strano (center) signs over her farm’s 80 acres to the Land Conservancy of McHenry County as an easement.
On her left is Linda Balek , farm program manager for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, and on the right, Karen Lavin, president of TLC’s board.
Karen Strano signs an easement with The Land Conservancy of McHenry CountyBy Ruth Raubertasnews@thewoodstockindependent.com On October 18, a beautiful fall morning in McHenry County, over 20 people gathered at an 80-acre […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Arnold Magnetic Technologies to move operations, 100 jobs to WoodstockBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe city of Woodstock recently learned that Arnold Magnetic Technologies is moving its operations from Marengo to the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Maybe you can’t fight City Hall, but you might be able to negotiate.Some Woodstock citizens had success with the latter approach recently when they had concerns about the city’s policies […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Karen Strano (center) signs over her farm’s 80 acres to the Land Conservancy of McHenry County as an easement.
On her left is Linda Balek , farm program manager for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, and on the right, Karen Lavin, president of TLC’s board.
Karen Strano signs an easement with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com  On October 18, a beautiful fall morning in McHenry County, …
Woodstock North High School Theatre to present ‘You Can’t Take It with You’By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comLong before “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” charmed audiences to the tune of $36…
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Theater members at Woodstock North High School rehearse for “You Can’t Take It with You.”
Woodstock North High School Theatre to present ‘You Can’t Take It with You’ By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Long before “…
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Crew members watch on monitors as a scene for “Beyond Belief,” a faith-based movie, is filmed inside Wayne’s Lanes. Actor Carson Lueders stars as Andy, frontman for a Christian rock band, trying to figure out what God is calling him to do.
Filming for faith-based movie “Beyond Belief” comes to townBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock won’t be giving up its day jobs…
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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MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving Woodstock customers, holds out possibility of new ownership By Susan W. Murray The Woodstock Independent In what can only be viewed as a setback f…
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Arnold Magnetic Technologies will move 14 miles from Marengo to Woodstock by the end of the year, adding 100 jobs to Woodstock’s manufacturing sector. The company has acquired the former Silgan plant at 1005 Courtaulds Dr., off McConnell Road.
Arnold Magnetic Technologies to move operations, 100 jobs to Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock recently learned that Arnold Magnetic Technolo…
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Vaughn McMillan, dressed as the Marvel character Deadpool, reads a book, while his mother Tammy McMillan holds a painting from a paint-n-sip class, and friend Hannah Daley displays one of her paintings.
Our Happy Space expands in Woodstock Mall; Andy’s World debutsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County decided to shift its Green Spot used …

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Woodstock High School student and Educators Rising club member Ally Lange reads to students for the Read for the Record outreach in which club members read to various elementary school classes.

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WHS, WNHS clubs train the next generation of teachersBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Student clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools are helping to build a community of fu…
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Foresters Financial awarded substantial scholarships to two District 200 alumni for their college expenses.Tyler Fink and Hannah Fink, both of Wonder L…
David Randecker runs through and away from the Freeport defense.
Woodstock North took on the Freeport Pretzels in an IHSA 51 football matchup Saturday night. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Tim Bligh, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Sara and Bill Bligh of Huntley.His teacher said, “Tim is an outstanding stud…

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