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STAFF REPORTOn October 11, 2024 the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded within seven minutes to a report of of a fast-moving brush fire in the 2200 block of Stieg Road. Due […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a statement online that detectives arrested one man and obtained an arrest warrant for another in connection with vases stolen from the McHenry County Memorial […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
WHS improves record to 3-3 after defeating Plano 26-10By Juel Mecklenburgnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Blue Streaks improved their record to 3-3 in a win 26-10 over Plano on a picture perfect night for […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Not all aspects complete; some performances movedBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com With the tentative open date for performances at The Woodstock Opera House set for next weekend, some projects remain unfinished. “The areas where […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
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…
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Club member Brenner McDowell cleans up leftover candy after the WNHS homecoming parade.
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North High School Thunder Service Club members focus their outreach efforts for fellow students as well as groups in the wider community.“We …
Not all aspects complete; some performances moved By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com  With the tentative open date for performances at The Woodstock Opera House set for n…
Creative Living Series kicks off with travel writer Thomas Swick on Oct.17By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comAs an author and travel writer, Thomas Swick has lived in many countries. Eve…
Thomas Swick, an author and travel writer,  will speak at the Woodstock Opera House Oct. 17, as the first speaker in this season’s Creative Living Speaker Series.




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Creative Living Series kicks off with travel writer Thomas Swick on Oct.17 By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com As an author an…
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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Jen Cheski, owner of Worth Her Salt Sourdough, shows off her signature multigrain loaf.
Cottage Food Laws allow home-based businesses to thriveBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comLocal entrepreneur Jen Cheski has been offering artisan breads out of her home throughout the su…
B & Z Electrical changes hands while continuing its legacyBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comIndependent Photo by Andrew RouseyJohn and Anita Barger stand in front of one of B &…
Founder Connor Cummings rests on exercise equipment in front of artist Katie Chung’s mural at Divided Labs. The gym provides one-on-one personal training and nutrition support for clients. “With fitness and wellness coaching, you can create lasting change,” Cummings said.








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Woodstock gym offers scientific approach to fitness, wellnessBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comDivided Labs founder Connor Cummings firmly believes that “physiology is so important for…

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By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Foresters Financial awarded substantial scholarships to two District 200 alumni for their college expenses. Tyler Fink and Hannah Fink,…
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Club member Brenner McDowell cleans up leftover candy after the WNHS homecoming parade.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Woodstock North High School Thunder Service Club members focus their outreach efforts for fellow students as well as groups in the wider c…
Marian bests  Marengo in Non-Conference matchup
Marian Central and Marengo High School faced off Thursday night in a non-league game that was re-scheduled from September. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Wood…
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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