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Worker Seriously Injured at Commercial New Build

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, just after 1 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to 2020 N. Seminary Ave. for a report of a person who had sustained a significant […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 16, 2026

‘Canes fall in league opener

by Steve Peterson Woodstock area football fans also have a second game in town Sept. 11, in addition to the Woodstock-Woodstock North clash. Marian Central, 1-2, 0-1 Chicagoland Christian Conference, […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 9, 2026

Blue Streaks, Thunder poised for showdown No. 18

WHS Head to Crosstown Challenge 3-0 By Steve PetersonWith the regular season three games old, the Blue Streaks have a whopping 117-14 scoring advantage on their opponents.Woodstock, (3-0, 1-0 Kishwaukee […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 9, 2026

Art Tour on the Square to be held September 12

On Saturday, September 12, Woodstock Professional & Business Women (WPBW) will invite residents and visitors to its 12th Annual Autumn Art Tour — an opportunity to celebrate local artists, build […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
September 2, 2026

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Locals experience county fair to the full

TRICIA CARZOLI Locals enjoyed six days of fun at The McHenry County Fair this year as the fair celebrated 78 years in the community.Hands-on activities, real-life experiences, Skinner’s Amusements, 4-…
August 14, 2026
Courtesy photo from Higher Focus Photography. Brody Case teaches a children's swim lesson at Woodstock Water Works.

‘People feel comfortable and safe here’

Woodstock Water Works still a cool retreat in its 25th year By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com A particularly hot July has made Woodstock Water Works the place to be this summer. [&hellip…
July 31, 2026

Smoke lifts, Barndance celebrates

By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Emricson Park was rocking well into the night on Saturday. The self-proclaimed, “Best Seven Hours of Summer,” better known as Gavers Barndance, celebr…
July 22, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Car Show Returns, August 15 on the Square

The 29th annual Hot August Night Benefit Car Show is Saturday, Aug. 15 from 4-8 p.m. on the Historic Woodstock Square. The event is held rain or shine…
August 6, 2026
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Independent photo by McKenna Sweet. Woodstock Travel Services opened July 13 on the Square with full-service planning for customers looking to plan anything from trips to destination weddings.

New travel services available on Main Street

Longtime travel agents open Woodstock Travel Services on Square By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dana Prichard and Tori Witt opened the doors to Woodstock Travel Services on July 13 t…
July 31, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Gina Garbis, (left) a co-owner of the Woodstock BratHaus, is pictured with Woodstock BratHaus general Chris Kelley.

‘Everyone wants to try a new restaurant’

Woodstock’s BratHaus serves up ‘Brats, Burgers, Bier’ By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com On June 22, The BratHaus opened at 101 N. Johnson St., the second of three new restaurants to …
July 9, 2026

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Forever a teacher: Laura Littner retires from Marian

Forever a teacher: Laura Littner retires from Marian

By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “I loved school,” Laura (Martino) Littner said. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was 7 years old.” From 2005 until this […] …
July 22, 2026

Six win Farm Bureau scholarships

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Farm Bureau has awarded scholarships totaling $7,500 to six students. The awards are given during the month of June, which is Natio…
July 16, 2026

Sports

‘Canes fall in league opener

by Steve Peterson Woodstock area football fans also have a second game in town Sept. 11, in addition to the Woodstock-Woodstock North clash. Marian Central, 1-2, 0-1 Chicagoland Christian Confer…
September 9, 2026

Blue Streaks, Thunder poised for showdown No. 18

WHS Head to Crosstown Challenge 3-0 By Steve PetersonWith the regular season three games old, the Blue Streaks have a whopping 117-14 scoring advantage on their opponents.Woodstock, (3-0, 1-0 Kishw…
September 9, 2026

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