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WGN news anchor Marcus Leshock (right) interviews co-worker former WGN chief meteorologist Tom Skilling in the Moose Lodge Feb 2, 2024.

From the anchor desk to participant

News anchor is off duty, but still plans to take in Groundhog fun By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marcus Leshock, news anchor at WGN, will be experiencing Groundhog Day in …

January 24, 2025

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Fundraising is ongoing to cover the final cost of the sculpture destined for the Lake Avenue roundabout.

A colorful start to art in the new year

By Lydia LaGue-Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comAs 2025 begins, so does the work of the Arts Commission.One of the commission members recently sent a letter to some of the local knitting guilds, h…

January 23, 2025

Select D-200 high school band members will perform in countywide concert

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Eight District 200 high school band members qualified to perform in a countywide concert at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Marengo High School au…

January 23, 2025

Woodstock COOP Bowling Wins Regional Title in Marengo

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January 19, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

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A wide variety of family-friendly and adult-oriented films is attracting record numbers of moviegoers to Classic Cinemas Woodstock.

‘Year after year we’re gaining attendance’

Diverse holiday movie season attracting more people to the moviesBy Paul Kranenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com“Movie theaters are back,” declares…

January 3, 2025

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Husband and wife musicians Sarah and Ryan Knott together are the Christian band Acoustic Truth.

On a mission through music

Marian grad and his wife make up the duo Acoustic TruthBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comMarian Central Catholic High School ’07 gradua…

December 26, 2024

State News

Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

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…

March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

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 …

February 22, 2024

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Business

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Matt Fisher, Katelynn Jackson, and their children Olive, 7, and Graham, 2, moved back to Woodstock from Denver this summer to be closer to family. Because of the frantic real estate market, they did their house-hunting on Facetime with the help of Katelynn’s mom and aunt.

Agents optimistic for spring

Local real estate market gathering strength for a busy spring? By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com We’re still 10 days away from knowing whether Woodstock Willie is going to p…

January 23, 2025

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Dordan CEO Daniel Slavin (left) is pictured with his grandson and newest employee, Julian Slavin.

Continuing the legacy

Dordan welcomes the fourth generation, securing multi-generational growthProvided by Dordan ManufacturingDordan Manufacturing, the 62-year-old custom thermoforming company, is welcoming the fourth gen…

January 8, 2025

The Chase Bank location on the Woodstock Square will close after the newly renovated bank building at 320 S. Eastwood Drive opens, projected now to be Feb. 3. The downtown building will then be sold.

Biz Buzz

Tell us, dear Santa, what’s in your bag for local businessesBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comPeeking into Santa’s sack, we find a mixed bag at the end of 2024 for some local [……

December 29, 2024