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Starting with the 2022 congressional election, Woodstock will be in the far north end of the 11th District (in light blue), one of four districts that will have a part of McHenry County.

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A Santa returns for 40th year: Job involves listening to children – and sometimes adults

One local man celebrates 40 years of volunteering as Santa’s helper on the Woodstock Square. “Well, it’s actually 41 since I started in 1980,” John Cole said, “but I don’t […]

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Woodstock welcomes the holidays: Thousands turn out for Lighting of the Square

Just after 7 p.m. Friday, the Woodstock Square was alight with the warm glow of the holidays. Daniel Campbell, Opera House managing director, led the festivities from the bandstand, mentioning […]

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Square’s nativity scene ‘kind of lost,’ in need of repair, repainting

When City Councilman Gordie Tebo suggested a new wooden train decoration for the holidays could be placed in front of the Woodstock Public House, it brought up the question of […]

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Groundhog Days to seem familiar in 2022: Friday-to-Wednesday schedule leading to mid-week observance

A year after the Groundhog Days Committee scaled back the regularly scheduled events because of COVID-19, plans are underway for nearly a weeklong celebration. Groundhog Days Committee Chairman Rick Bellairs […]

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‘Jazzy holiday splendor’: Theatre 121 offers holiday cheer on Opera House stage with ‘Elf – The Musical’

By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” A line made famous in the 2003 movie “Elf ” has now […]

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Arts Briefs: Arts & Culture Fund; Affair of the Arts holiday store; Empty Bowls fundraiser

Grants offered from Arts & Culture Fund; application deadline Dec. 31 Charitable organizations that offer arts and culture programming and events in Woodstock are eligible for grants of up to […]

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‘Very much a labor of love’: Native daughter writes of family in early 20th century Woodstock

Author Sally Cissna recently completed the third book in her series about life in Woodstock since 1900. Each book covers a period of years in the lives of the Wienke […]

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‘The past wouldn’t leave me alone’: Author to discuss memoir of life in revolutionary Iran

Jacqueline Saper remembers the Iranian Revolution of 1978-79 as “an absolutely chaotic time.” Just 17 years old when the uprising against the U.S.-backed Mohammad Reza Shah commenced in 1978, Saper […]

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Arts Briefs: ‘Art of the Land’ art show; ‘American History Through Folk Music’: ‘In the Mist’ photo exhibit; Community Choir

Land Conservancy to host ‘Art of the Land’ art show The 13th annual Art of the Land art show and fundraiser of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will be […]

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New and improved: Napoli adds enclosed patio; Sparrow’s Nest gets a facelift

Worth the wait: Frisbie & Lohmeyer to move into renovated gas station in early December

Wrapping up Woodstock wonder in winter; New kid-friendly decorations to debut Nov. 30 on Square

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Woodstock depot attracts suitors: Local train state among 41 being sold by Union Pacific

Over the past five years, the Woodstock train station has hopefully welcomed a series of tenants that sadly did not result in “happily ever after.” Coffee and sandwich shop Centerville […]

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Comfort key for Fur Elegance, dog-grooming business under new ownership

Anyone who has gone through the heartrending experience of having to give up a dog knows how important it is to find that “good home” where the cherished furry companion […]

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Lots of new now: Ehrke’s Appliance moves from downtown to Eastwood Drive

While sales at Ehrke’s Appliance undeniably grew in nine years at its location at 144 Washington St., across from Napoli Pizza, the one-story brick building itself was not conducive to […]

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The new enclosed patio at Napoli Pizza was recently completed on the west end of the restaurant, 135 W. Washington St. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

New and improved: Napoli adds enclosed patio; Sparrow’s Nest gets a facelift

As any old house owner knows, remodeling can entail unpleasant surprises, delays, cost overruns, frustration, or headaches – and sometimes all of them. But remodeling also sends a signal of […]

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Woodstock High School holiday concert to combine music, art

The Woodstock High School orchestra, choir, and band students will present holiday performances with a unique stage decoration. Parent volunteer and “music mom” Kim Sites arranged for the Woodstock Public […]

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This portrayal of the Opera House by Jim Pearson will be on loan from the Woodstock Public Library to the holiday concert stage Sept. 7 for two performances by music students at Woodstock High School. (Courtesy photo)

Local French/Spanish teacher recognized by state council

Andrea Isabelli, French/Spanish teacher at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools, has received the Distinguished Service Award for Contributions Outside the Classroom for 2021 from the Illinois Council on the […]

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Dean Street staff, school celebrate 100 years

A century ago, plans designed by Hewitt & Emerson Architect of Peoria were transformed into one of the first new school buildings in the growing city of Woodstock, which was […]

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Keila Cruz is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Juan Cruz and Maria Del Carmen Cruz. Keila has been an honor roll student, a peer […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Student of the Week…

Marian Central High School senior Patrick Kumm is the son of Chester and Patty Kumm, Lake in the Hills. Ranked in the top 10 percent of his class throughout high […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week…

The 2021 Woodstock cross-country team qualified for the state meet for the first time since 2010. They won the Kishwaukee River Conference title for the third time in a […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week…

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Tessa Jones, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, represents her school in swimming. In her last meet, Tessa finished second in the […]

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All under one roof: Sale of Eastwood Drive building prompts consolidation of real estate offices

One week ago, John Harding, with mixed emotions, cleaned out the office he had maintained at Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate at 1710 S. Eastwood Drive. Much of the 10,000 […]

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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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New downtown high-rise to welcome first tenants on June 1

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