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City a ‘central character’: Library preserves Woodstock’s ‘Groundhog Day’ experience

Woodstock might have been the intended setting after all. Despite Punxsutawney, Pa., being the setting of the Harold Ramis film “Groundhog Day,” screenplay writer Danny Rubin said he had imagined […]

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‘It was a unique time’: Woodstock and its residents play key roles in ‘Groundhog Day’ filming

Thirty years ago, Woodstock wasn’t represented by a groundhog mascot, many people in the community likely didn’t know what date Groundhog Day was, and no one certainly knew that a […]

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DJ voice from film plans to return for 30th anniversary

While “Groundhog Day” director Harold Ramis and screenwriter Danny Rubin met in Chicago to go over small changes in the dialogue, a pair of Chicago-area actors were brought in to […]

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Children’s Magic Show; Woodstock North theater; Hope Wang art display

Children’s magic shows at Stage Left as fundraisers Six Saturday morning children magic shows at the Stage Left Café will feature McHenry County magician Kevin Sarnwick, who uses slight of […]

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Fundraiser to feature making of ‘The Music Man’

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com “The Creation of The Music Man,” Charles Troy’s 90-minute multimedia presentation on the making of the classic musical, will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, […]

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The Mary-est of sitcoms lives on

Sue Ann Nivens: “I was lying in bed last night and I couldn’t sleep, and I came up with an idea. So I went right home and wrote it down.” […]

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‘You can paint on the wall’: Arts advocate proposes center where children can create community

By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com Holly Adkins has been involved in the arts her whole life, and now she wants to bring more of it to Woodstock. Growing up in a […]

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Inspired by the possibilities: Creative Living series resumes with ‘Five Women Ahead of Their Time’

When Liesl Olson delivers her presentation on the Chicago Avant-Garde at the Jan. 20 installment of the Creative Living Series, she will tell the stories of five women from the […]

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Art for history’s sake: Contest invites works that reflect county’s historical structures, landscapes

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The deadline has been extended and the fee reduced for the 2021-22 art contest sponsored by the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union. Entries for […]

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Latest COVID-19 surge has likely peaked, governor says

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Overcoming challenges: In 2021, COVID produced varied effects on local economy

Just as COVID-19 has its variants, the cumulative effect of the virus had a varied impact on sectors of the local economy during the past year. Roaring along For those […]

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More than cosmetic: Yearlong renovation to accommodate City Square Dental move

What is now the Michling Plaza & Associates building at 101 N. Throop St. began life as a one-story midcentury office building, once occupied by the McHenry County Title Co. […]

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‘An authentic person’: Michael Stanard’s One Zero Charlie coming in for a landing

Last month, Michael Stanard emailed his clients to let them know that One Zero Charlie would soon close its doors. After 43 years of providing a full gamut of marketing […]

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With a little help from Spider-Man: Movie audiences grow steadily since theaters reopened

On a recent frigid Wednesday afternoon, Marengo resident Laurie Matchiesen bought a ticket to see the Kurt Warner biopic “American Underdog” at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock. “I saw ‘Spider-Man’ already,” […]

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‘The fit just wasn’t there anymore’: Marian Central to leave East Suburban Catholic Conference

With declining numbers in enrollment and athletics, the Marian Central Catholic High School Hurricanes are shopping for a conference that better suits their size. “We’d like to find some place […]

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The schoolhouse beat: Police officers look to build relationships with D-200 students

New school resource officers are now patrolling the hallways of Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. Officers Lucas Schmidt and Spenser Svehla began their new assignments in January, replacing Detective […]

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North freezes out Blue Streaks: Thunder girls, boys win crosstown basketball clashes

In the first crosstown showdown of the 2021-22 basketball season, Woodstock North was not an accomodating host for Woodstock girls and boys Friday. The Thunder soundly defeated the Streaks in […]

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Emily Berna is a junior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Lori and Paul Berna. Emily’s scholastic achievements include being on high honor roll and National Honor […]

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Marian Central High School senior Amanda Hintz is the daughter of John and Sharon Hintz, Lake in the Hills. A high honor roll student in the top 10 percent of […]

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Woodstock High School senior Caden Ogle is a 6-foot, 4-inch forward and captain of the boys basketball team. In January, he has averaged 17.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. […]

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Marian sophomore Lucy Iden has anchored the girls basketball team in both games played in the last week. She doubled her season average in points and rebounds, reduced her turnovers […]

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Real estate market kept up torrid pace during 2021

When Illinois allowed nonessential businesses to reopen in late May 2020, local real estate agents were stunned to see the real estate market ignite, fueled by working-from-home buyers who wanted […]

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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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Nothing ‘better’ came along: Frank Harrison marks 50 years as local real estate appraiser

When Woodstock resident Frank Harrison finished his undergraduate training at the University of Illinois and Milton College in 1971, he emerged with a bachelor’s degree in English and education. “About […]

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