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This is TIF2, the new tax increment financing district of the city of Woodstock that is replacing the original TIF, which will expire Dec. 31.

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

It’s been 11 months since the Christmas decorations in Greenwood, S.C., inspired Gordy and Anita Tebo to dream up some new wonder for the Woodstock Square. In the meantime, local […]

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Singer still hums at church 50 years later: Grace Sewing Circle recognizes half-century member

The congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock recently recognized Marge Birk for her 50 years of service and leadership of the Grace Sewing Circle. “It is a joy to […]

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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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WNHS theater students back on stage with ‘Alice’ for four shows

The Woodstock community is invited to a famous tea party when Woodstock North High School theater students present “Alice in Wonderland.” The production is based on the classic story by […]

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

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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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Shoppers in Woodstock can ‘Shop, Save and Win’ again this holiday season

Woodstock shoppers will be able to “Shop, Save, and Win” again this year at locally owned independent retailers while the city tries to figure out the impact the program has […]

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The former Gas Depot at 131 Washington St. will be the new home of Frisbe & Lohmeyer Insurance when contractor Durango Custom Builders completes work in early December. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

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

You might say that Kent Frisbie and Luke Lohmeyer have a thing for gas stations. For nearly 50 years, what is now Frisbie and Lohmeyer Insurance occupied a former Shell […]

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Promoting problem solving: New creation key to Marian Central Business Club

A Marian Central Business Club member has created a new product. “Senior Matt Cotting, who plans to study aerospace design and technology in college, is our resident 3-D printing guru,” […]

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Marian Central Business Club members are (from left) Matthew Cotting, Robert Eschenbacher, Brian Pascente, and Jack Newton. (Courtesy photo)

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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Three represent Woodstock in state swimming finals

The best female high school swimmers in the state converged on FMC Natatorium in Westmont Friday and Saturday for the IHSA Girls State Championships, and each school from Woodstock had […]

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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 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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