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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.
Local real estate market gathering strength for a busy spring?By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWe’re still 10 days away from knowing whether Woodstock Willie is going to predict an early spring, but […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Esports players and Woodstock North students (from left) are Isaac Crittenden, Heinrich Schumacher, Johnathan Crossman, and Keenan Wimms, who are heavy into their game.




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By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Competitive video gaming, known as “esports,” is exploding in high schools and colleges across the country, including here in McHenry County. The Esports Club at Woodstock North High […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
A 5K race is a new offering for this year’s Groundhog Days festivitiesBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comJoining a packed lineup of Groundhog Days festivities this year is the inaugural Woodstock Groundhog 5K […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Woodstock Arts Commission backs efforts to errect groundhog statue in the Park in the SquareBy Lydia LaGue Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comAs 2024 came to a close, the Woodstock Arts Commission was already looking […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Fundraising is ongoing to cover the final cost of the sculpture destined for the Lake Avenue roundabout.
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…
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Husband and wife musicians Sarah and Ryan Knott together are the Christian band Acoustic Truth.
Marian grad and his wife make up the duo Acoustic TruthBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comMarian Central Catholic High School ’07 gradua…
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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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.
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…
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Dordan CEO Daniel Slavin (left) is pictured with his grandson and newest employee, Julian Slavin.
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…
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.
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 [……

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Future dancers can learn some moves at WHS winter dance clinicBy Juel Mecklenbergnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The winter season has been exciting for the Woodstock girls dance team. The season kic…

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