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Running with the groundhog

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 …
January 8, 2025
On Dec. 9, the Woodstock Arts Commission voted to support the Groundhog Days Committee’s plan to put a groundhog statue in the Park in the Square. One statue of the groundhog (pictured) already stands in the pedway next to Classic Cinemas Woodstock, near the mural touting Woodstock’s entertainment history. Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey

Soon-to-be permanent resident?

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 …
January 8, 2025

Consider the complexity of issues on immigration

In the summer of 1977, I worked at Claussen Pickles in Woodstock as a packer. We spent eight-hour shifts standing at a bin putting cucumbers into jars. The cucumbers came […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 8, 2025

Looking back at generosity in ’24

It’s New Year’s Day! I’m in Steamboat, Colo., with 11 and, at times, 12 other Wormleys. Matt’s and Paul’s families are here, and Cameron joins us on her days off […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 8, 2025

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Courtesy Image 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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Courtesy Photo 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
Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Brady Coleman stands in the kitchen of one of the apartments he constructed in the former Goins Chiropractic at 1140 Dean St. The white cabinets, gas stove, and laminate countertops are standard in the rental units.

Building onto a strong backbone

New rental units in former Goins Chiropractic fill need for affordable housingBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comBuilt in 1952, the former Goins Chiropractic office with an attached hom…
December 19, 2024

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Schools

At the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Expedition 69 flight directors Chris Dobbins and Nicole McElroy monitor NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, as they undock from the International Space Station in the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft to begin the journey back to Earth on Sept. 27. courtesy photo from Mark sowa, nasa

Marian alum shares NASA experience with students

By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comMarian Central Catholic High School welcomed alumnus Chris Dobbins ’09, who visited the advanced math and engineering classes on Nov. 25 to talk about h…
December 29, 2024
Courtesy Photos Calculator at the ready, Keegan Kruse consults with Carter Secrist before choosing a board game from the shelf at Walmart.

Coin wars

Middle school students engage in friendly competition to be generousBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Creekside and Northwood Middle Schools competed in the annual Rotary Club of Woodst…
December 26, 2024

Sports

Levi Perrotta, pictured at Kingston Lanes earlier this season, bowled a 1406 for the high individual score at the Marengo Regional Saturday, January 18th. (Photograph by Independent Photographer Andrew Rousey)

Woodstock COOP Bowling Wins Regional Title in Marengo

Woodstock coop bowling team took the Marengo regional bowling tournament Saturday with a team score of 6184. It was the first time in the programs history that Woodstock took the regional crown. The t…
January 19, 2025

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