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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli. Brooke Gewalt performs at McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes outdoor ice arena ahead of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

‘Olympic nationals is electric’

Gewalt competes at U.S. Figure Skating Championships; local skaters root from stands By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com eam U.S.A. figure skater Brooke Gewalt competed at the 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 19, 2026
Courtesy photo. Blue Streak bowlers show off their hardware after winning the FVC-KRC bowling tournament. Pictured, from left, are coach Derek Lee, Trevor Wolf, Devin Haggerty, Max Haggerty, Sonny Marsalla, Gavin Jacobson, Angelo Pacini, and coach Logan Kenzie.

Blue Streak bowlers wrap up FVC-KRC crown 

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock boys bowling team made it a perfect regular season as they won the Fox Valley Conference-Kishwaukee River Conference Alliance (FVC-KRC) championship at Kingston Lanes […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 14, 2026

WHS’s Nowacki expands hoops horizons

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A Woodstock freshman girls basketball player gained experience going up against some of the best European hoops players over winter break. Alex Nowacki earned the spot […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 14, 2026

1/14/26 Athlete of the Week – Makenzie Rice

Makenzie Rice is a freshman on the varsity competitive cheer team at Woodstock North High School. Makenzie brings a level of spirit to the team that is truly irreplaceable. She […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
January 14, 2026

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Courtesy photo. A chef-prepared family Christmas dinner was served to a group of local homeless people.

Family Christmas dinner served for homeless

Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Steven’s Home, McHenry County’s Homeless Street Outreach and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, collaborated with Pioneer Center/PADS Shelter to provide a Christmas “m…
January 7, 2026
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Northwood Middle School hands the Coin Wars trophy to Creekside Middle School for 2025. Pictured left to right: Creekside Principal Ryan Doyls, Northwood Principal Bethany Hall, Santa Clause, Creekside Assitant Principal Kristopher Nickolas, Northwood Assistant Principal Kelsey Murphy, Woodstock Rotary President Joseph McDonough, Woodstock Rotary Immediate Past President Laura Cullotta

Middle schools raise $3,600 for Christmas Clearing House

By Kevin Lyons District 200 A friendly rivalry between Creekside and Northwood middle schools helped make the holiday season brighter for scores of local children.  Falcons and Warhawks students parti…
December 24, 2025

Seniors celebrate at SOAR@Dorr holiday party

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr hosted a festive holiday luncheon on Dec. 11 that included music, lunch, raffle baskets, and camaraderie with old and new friends. Each aspe…
December 24, 2025

Kennedy Way Station(part two):Filling in gaps

Paulsen family provides a treasure trove of new details about the houseBy Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent published a story on Sept. 3 about the pre-Civil War…
December 10, 2025

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Time to light up Woodstock for the holidays

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, No…
November 26, 2025
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. A shuttered Dairy Queen used to be a sure sign of the approaching winter in Woodstock, but this year, owner Rafael Castaneda is experimenting with remaining open during the winter months, with the exception of a 10-day break between Christmas and New Year’s.

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In the spirit of the season of leftovers . . .By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Always, when The Woodstock Independent runs a Business Buzz, a few stray items straggle into [……
December 4, 2025
Danny Room stands with the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob that he was readying for a customer. Reflecting on the difference between biking culture in the U.S. and his native Britain, Room said that open space and sunnier weather make for a longer riding season here. U.S. riders, he said, are more lax about wearing protective gear. “I wear full protective gear all the time,” he said. “I value my skin.”

Meet the meticulous motorcycle man

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Allied Motorsports offers inspections, repairs, and storage It’s possible, when turning into the driveway at 14910 Kishwaukee Valley Ro…
October 31, 2025
Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli. Family, friends, and guests from the city are in a celebratory mood just before the ribbon was cut to celebrate the 45th anniversary of 3 Brothers Restaurant.

3 Brothers turns 45

An anniversary and a celebration of the American dream By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As Kim Alimovski cut the ribbon on Oct. 15 to commemorate 45 years in business for […]…
October 22, 2025

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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli. Brooke Gewalt performs at McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes outdoor ice arena ahead of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

‘Olympic nationals is electric’

Gewalt competes at U.S. Figure Skating Championships; local skaters root from stands By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com eam U.S.A. figure skater Brooke Gewalt competed at the …
January 19, 2026
Courtesy photo. Blue Streak bowlers show off their hardware after winning the FVC-KRC bowling tournament. Pictured, from left, are coach Derek Lee, Trevor Wolf, Devin Haggerty, Max Haggerty, Sonny Marsalla, Gavin Jacobson, Angelo Pacini, and coach Logan Kenzie.

Blue Streak bowlers wrap up FVC-KRC crown 

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock boys bowling team made it a perfect regular season as they won the Fox Valley Conference-Kishwaukee River Conference Alliance (FV…
January 14, 2026

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