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Limestone cladding covers bricks that had deteriorated around the base of the century-old Metra depot in Woodstock. The city's Historic Preservation Commission determined – after the work was completed – that the project did not meet local standards for preservation in the city's National Historic District. (Independent staff photo)

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What’s all the buzz? Not mosquitoes in Woodstock this summer

While a “severe” drought in the Woodstock area has been hard on farms, lawns, and gardens, it has had an upside – no mosquitoes. “We have not received any complaints […]

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Who was Emricson, anyway? Great-granddaughter finds way to dig into Woodstock’s past

How often does the Woodstock Water Works aquatic center replace its shovels? Apparently, not too often. Just ask Molly Griffin, a fourth-generation Woodstock native who discovered a 60-year-old shovel owned […]

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Director of new senior center will begin first week of August

Staff Report news@the woodstockindependent.com A newly furnished drop-in senior community center has hired a full-time manager who will start next month as the joint venture between Dorr Township and the […]

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‘Give them space’: After 19 months, city’s Arts Commission still lacks clear objective

A recent strategic planning workshop of the Woodstock City Council revealed numerous complications within the city’s Arts Commission, which is still searching for an identity 19 months after its inception. […]

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‘Hey, we’re back!’: McHenry County’s old-fashioned fair with modern flair set for August

After its cancellation last year during the pandemic, the McHenry County Fair returns this August with grandstand and grounds events, a carnival, and livestock and non-livestock shows. This year’s festival […]

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Built for live performances: Opera House ‘ready for people to return when they are ready to come back out’

After Illinois entered Phase 5, the Woodstock Opera House started gearing up for a fully booked fall season by resuming its summer programming and unveiling a new concession area. Last […]

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Folk Festival planning virtual event to aid COVID-19 recovery

Since 1986, the Woodstock Folk Festival has brought folk music to Northern Illinois. This July, the festival returns in virtual format, followed by a Zoom session where audience members can […]

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Pride colors cover city’s concrete steps as symbol of inclusiveness

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City Band Goes Broadway: Season’s first concert serves up show biz tunes, ice cream

As many eyes were focused on the Woodstock City Band in its first concert of the season last week, band members were watching Woodstock Willie during his special appearance as […]

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Governor has ‘no plans’ for added mitigations; ‘local control’ is focus of guidelines for new school year

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois  jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines…

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50-year family connection: Refurbished Chop Suey Hut celebrates anniversary in Woodstock

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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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A mural of Rosita Tom, mother of Richard Tom and Esther Theofanous, graces the area behind the counter at Chop Suey Hut on Throop Street. Rosita, who passed away in 2004, and her husband, James, started Chop Suey Hut on Calhoun Street in 1971. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

50-year family connection: Refurbished Chop Suey Hut celebrates anniversary in Woodstock

When Chop Suey Hut’s dining room reopened in mid-June, co-owner Esther Theofanous said her biggest satisfaction was “being able to see everyone’s smiling faces.” After the stay-at-home order took effect […]

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Grace Beattie finds confidence with her running success at Illinois State

Grace Beattie started her cross- country career at Illinois State University as a walk-on. But the Woodstock graduate finished her career with her name etched with the best of the […]

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Grace Beattie in action running cross-country for Illinois State University. (Courtesy photo)

Meet Woodstock North’s new athletic director: David Rose

Woodstock North High School will have a familiar face taking over as athletic director after Bobby Mickey’s resignation this spring. A North staff member since 2015, David Rose officially took […]

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Woodstock North grad leaves Aurora as season’s top tackler

Casey Dycus has officially closed the book on his college football career. But the Woodstock North graduate’s athletic career and his academic career will continue. Dycus, who played three years […]

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Student of the week

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Griffin Dahm is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Shawn and Kevin Dahm, Algonquin. “Griffin has a shining, outgoing personality. He’s excelled in […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Student of the Week,…

Kyle Krepel is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Michelle Krepel Brown and Bennie Brown, Wonder Lake. “I met Kyle when he moved into […]

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Athlete of the week

The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week,…

Marion Central Catholic High School junior Jack Whalon scored five goals against Notre Dame and three goals against Huntley High School. Jack won 25 of his 29 face-offs last week. […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week,…

Woodstock North senior Mackenzie Salazar is a captain on this year’s varsity softball team. Just coming off shoulder surgery and only being able to bat, she hit a grand slam […]

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