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Josh Downey stands in his home kitchen with his new Chicago pizza cookbook and his four most popular products: Perfect Pizza seasoning, the Mild and Hot Giardiniera, and Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. “I like introducing people to any food they haven’t had before,” Downey said.
Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixesBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about having a restaurant when he […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
The power of dogs
ByLydiaLaGue-Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen Evanston resident Gail Gilbert first got her yellow lab puppy, Scout, she never could have imagined what would happen.Thirteen years ago, Gilbert’s cousin, who lived in Marengo, reached out […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Indep…
Groundhog Day,’ the musical, premieres here with hints of WoodstockBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com“Groundhog Day,” the musical, is here!Coming off a stellar nearly sold-out weekend, Theatre 121 has two more weekends for […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Much-needed new surface will benefit athletes at WHSThe D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Jan. 28 meeting to install a new running track at Woodstock High […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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The leadership of Trinity Episcopal Parish McHenry County includes (from left) Archdeacon Mike Choquette, Bishop Paula Clark, Deacon Deborah Lang, and the Rev. Scott Zaucha.
New Trinity Episcopal Parish includes St. Ann’s Episcopal churchBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comTrinity Episcopal Parish McHenry County was formed on Jan. 1 as a consolidation of St. P…
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The Theatre 121 cast of “Groundhog Day” the musical.
Groundhog Day,’ the musical, premieres here with hints of Woodstock By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Groundhog Day,” the musical, is here! Coming off a stellar nearly so…
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Much-needed new surface will benefit athletes at WHS The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Jan. 28 meeting to install …
By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comA Woodstock favorite, actor Stephen Tobolowsky, is set to make a return to the city that he said put him on the Hollywood radar.“Woodstock is such a ch…
The power of dogs
ByLydiaLaGue-Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Evanston resident Gail Gilbert first got her yellow lab puppy, Scout, she never could h…
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The Theatre 121 cast of “Groundhog Day” the musical.
Groundhog Day,’ the musical, premieres here with hints of Woodstock By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Groundhog Day,” the m…
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.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
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.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

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Josh Downey stands in his home kitchen with his new Chicago pizza cookbook and his four most popular products: Perfect Pizza seasoning, the Mild and Hot Giardiniera, and Cherry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. “I like introducing people to any food they haven’t had before,” Downey said.
Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about havi…
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Susie Frank talks about The Gift Wrap Place, which opened above A New Interiors Anew in December. In addition to traditional gift wrap, the gift bundles in the background are examples of what the shop can put together for a customer as part of its concierge service. Businesses can install a kiosk, as seen behind Frank, and create gift bundles from their own merchandise.
The Gift Wrap Place opens on the Woodstock SquareBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comFrom being “The Gift Wrap Girl” at Bergner’s at Spring Hill Mall to wrapping gifts for clients during…
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Matt Fisher, Katelynn Jackson, and their children Olive, 7, and Graham, 2, moved back to Woodstock from Denver this summer to be closer to family. Because of the frantic real estate market, they did their house-hunting on Facetime with the help of Katelynn’s mom and aunt.
Local real estate market gathering strength for a busy spring?By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWe’re still 10 days away from knowing whether Woodstock Willie is going to predict an ea…

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Closeup of the current track on Larry Dale Field, which is showing its age.
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Much-needed new surface will benefit athletes at WHS The D-200 Board of Education voted unanimously at its Jan. 28 meeting to install …
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Caleb Moore (above) works on his pen at the lathe.
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock High School students in Gerry Blohm’s woodworking class just completed a project that was funded by an Impact Grant from the District 200 Edu…
Round 1: Thunder vs Blue Streaks
Max Beard (25 points) and Collin Greeley (23 points) accounted for 48 of Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Start …
Max Haggerty finished in second place at the Oregon Sectional to advance to the individual state championship. Photo by Independent Photographer Andrew Rousey
The Woodstock COOP Bowling teams spectacular season came to an end Saturday at the Oregon Sectional in Dixon. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Indepen…

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