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Photographer Ken Farver, Publisher Cheryl Wormley, and Editor Larry Lough show off the Mabel S. Shaw Memorial Trophy won by The Woodstock Independent in the Illinois Press Association Best of the Press statewide contest. (Independent photo by Julie Farver)

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‘A grassroots thing’: Conservation outreach to Latino community creates an even wider audience

By Heather Vosburgh news@thewoodstockindependent.com Music from the Grupo Enigmez, tacos from Teresita Tacos, and a hike through Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock celebrated Latino Conservation Week. The coalition group […]

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Eagle Scout Court of Honor a shared experience

Two best friends marked their achievements as Eagle Scouts at a joint Court of Honor. “Reid Kenyon and I began Scouts together 13 years ago and got our Eagles in […]

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Farm Stroll 2022 offering tours of 11 family-owned small farms

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Free, self-guided tours of 11 McHenry County family farms are part of the annual Farm Stroll from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. The educational, […]

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Tour Time: Annual Autumn Art Tour features 12 tops and lots more artists Sept. 10-11

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Twelve stops on the 2022 Autumn Art Tour next month will expose visitors to works from a wide variety of artists in and around Woodstock. Nine of […]

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The art of Woodstock: Arts Commission wants public input on future projects throughout city

By Lydi LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the Benton Street mural under their belt, members of the Woodstock Arts Commission are moving steadily forward with more initiatives. At its monthly meeting July […]

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Arts Briefs: Richard Rostron publishes book for young readers; Cajun music coming to Union

Local writer’s WWII novel has Woodstock reference Richard Rostron of Woodstock has published “The Burning Sea of Iron Bottom Bay,” which he says – brings World War II naval history […]

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Florida Georgia Line concert in Woodstock sells out in 7 hours

Staff Report news@diannethewoodstockindependent-com-2 If you’re thinking about getting tickets for the Florida Georgia Line concert Aug. 13 in Woodstock, you’re too late. “There were 10,000 tickets available,” city marketing manager […]

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‘Try things out’: Chicago fiber artist encourages students’ creativity

McHenry County College “Identify what your goals are, remain open to opportunities, and be kind and gentle with yourself,” Chicago-based artist Hope Wang advised students about their budding art careers. […]

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Arts Briefs: Florida Georgia Line coming to Woodstock; MCC Student Arts Exhibits

Florida Georgia Line finally coming to play concert in Woodstock Florida Georgia Line is coming to Woodstock about a year after the country music duo was originally scheduled to play […]

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Don’t forget immunizations in back-to-school checklist, health officials say

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Department of Health reminds parents that getting their children…

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Where do they stay in Woodstock? Survey shows few reservations about benefits of downtown hotel

Planning a vacation? If so, according to the people behind the TripAdvisor website, 67 percent of you will use the travel research platform to read reviews of hotels, restaurants, and […]

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Baking a name for herself: Woodstock resident launches J&G Pastries

When Jessica Cook was enrolled in a home economics class at Hoffman Estates High School, the students each made a mini cheesecake. “I loved the response when I gave it […]

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Was it ‘make a difference’ money? Restaurants, bars among 56 recipients of $5,000 city loans that turned into grants

It’s probably safe to say that none of the business owners who took out $5,000 loans from the city of Woodstock in the spring of 2020 lay awake at night […]

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Need immediate medical attention in Woodstock on weekends? Your choices are Mercyhealth’s Urgent Care or the emergency room at Northwestern Medicine Hospital. Otherwise, you drive to Crystal Lake, Huntley, or McHenry. (Independent staff photo)

If this is an actual emergency …: The doctor is in and will see you now through urgent care

During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors’ offices were necessarily careful about which patients to see in person. Physicians developed a “phoneside” manner, using Facetime, Skype, or Google Hub to “see” a […]

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‘The Maestro’ has swing: With golf clubs on his motorcycle, band teacher attracts curious looks

On warm summer days, Woodstock regulars don’t think twice about seeing motorcycles on the roads. But biker Duane Peiffer carries unique cargo that might make him stand out – his […]

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People might know Duane Peiffer as a music, choral, and band teacher, or maybe as a former director of the Woodstock City Band. But he has another interest in motorcycles, which he has managed to combine with his love of golf. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

D-200 Board downsizes PRIDE Awards, adds cash prize

Seven categories of PRIDE Awards have been reduced to one – with a monetary prize – in Woodstock School District 200. The Board of Education last week voted to recognize […]

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D-200 policy proposal: Drug/alcohol testing, food sharing

“Reasonable suspicion” is the proposed standard in Woodstock School District 200 for requiring an employee to undergo drug or alcohol testing. Among 25 school policy revisions introduced last week at […]

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Marian Central Catholic High School senior Jodie Winkelman is the daughter of Kelly and Benjamin Winkelman, Woodstock. Jodie has been on high honor roll for three years and is […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Student of the Week…

David Peters, son of David and Sara Peters, is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is active in sports at North, playing football and wrestling. Outside of […]

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Marian Central Catholic athletes and junior team captains Bella Zecchin and Lily Bures are finishing their second full year of track. Both qualified for state in 2021 and 2022, Bella […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week…

Senior Luke Udelhofen plays varsity baseball for Woodstock North High School In the last five games, Luke has racked up some impressive stats, accumulating a .286 average, 3XBH, […]

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‘Still pretty hot’: Despite ‘cooling a little,’ local housing market continues to be good for sellers

When summer temperatures hit the 90-degree mark, a bit of cooling makes nary a difference to those who have retreated to the air-conditioned indoors. In much the same way, 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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Wonder of the Wonder Lake market: Average price for homes jumps 17 percent

In the second half of June, Kim Keefe served as the agent for four home sales in Wonder Lake. The three transactions in which the agent with Keefe Real Estate […]

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