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The Woodstock High School orchestra and choir perform in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria.










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ByJanetDovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com A performance tour to Austria and the Czech Republic that had been planned for two years finally took place from May 28 to June 6. The Woodstock High […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Kathryn Loser retires from her position as the lead job coach in the D-200 Life Connections program.
Kathryn Loser retires from D-200’s Life Connections program By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Kathryn Loser, a School District 200 retiree in 2025, found her career focus while serving as a lead […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Jim Weith’s first day as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Woodstock was Jan. 5, 1987. At that time, Denise Graff Ponstein and I had plans to […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
”Start  seeing  motorcycles”  is  a  seasonal  reminder  to  motorists  in  Illinois  of  the  increased  good-weather  presence  of  motorcyclists  and  their  low-profile  machines  that  can  be  hard  to  see  in  city  […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Mail carrier Jim Weith gets a hug from his grandson as he exits his truck on his final in day on the job. Weith retired from the Woodstock Post Office after a 38-year career.

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Mail carrier Jim Weith retires after 38 years By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Chances are, if you’re a longtime Woodstock resident, you’ve had your mail delivered by mail carrier Ji…
Low-profile club encourages youths to explore careers in agriculture By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association of Illinois just wrapped u…
The Woodstock Dolphins held their annual Firecracker Relay Meet at Woodstock Waterworks in Emricson Park. It was a morning full of exciting relays, team spirit, and breakfast fun! This year […]…
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Woodstock  Shakespeare  Players  include  (front  row,  from  left)  Jake  Seelye,  Krist  Neumann,  Holly  O’Hair,  and  Sean  Unverzagt;  (back  row)  Jaime  Churchill,  Marisa  Snook,  Nathan  S.  Forrester,  Lauren  Krelle,  Megan  McCarthy-Cook,  and  Mara  Hoyt.
Woodstock Shakespeare Players to present free Shakespeare in the Square StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock  Shakespeare  Players  …
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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.com CHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent…
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.com SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

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On June 23, the doors opened to Valley Hi’s new memory care unit within the facility at 2406 Hartland Road.
By Susan W. MurrayNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com When Tom Annarella interviewed for his current position of nursing home administrator at Valley Hi 15 years ago, the subject of incorporating a memor…
Cup of Wonder owner Sarah Dycus and assistant manager Linnea Oien serve customers from behind the counter.








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Cup of Wonder now open in Wonder Lake By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Wonder Lake resident Sarah Dycus had a lifelong dream of opening a coffee shop.  One night, she […] …
Behind stacks of cinnamon rolls, Blessed Little Kitchen’s owner and baker, Mary Holzkopf, stands with her son, Ashton, who helps staff the booth.









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Introducing the final three new Farmers Market vendors By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Of the 60 Saturday and 32 Tuesday vendors at the Farmers Market – most of which overlap [&hel…

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The Woodstock High School orchestra and choir perform in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria.










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ByJanetDovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com A performance tour to Austria and the Czech Republic that had been planned for two years finally took place from May 28 to June 6. The Woodstock H…
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Ryan Jones competes for the University of Illinois-Springfield.
ByDanChamness news@thewoodstockindependent Ryan Jones, a Marengo resident and Marian Central Catholic graduate, was a steady top five scorer for the University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars du…
Woodstock North Thunder varsity softball defeated the Plano Reapers Monday night at North
The Woodstock North Thunder took on and took out the Plano Reapers Monday needing just 3 and a half innings to take the victory. The Thunder poured in 8 runs […] Subscribe or Login …

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