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Feeding it forward: Donated pigs, produce provide neighbors with needed food, items

Many local outreach programs serve Woodstock neighbors in need, but several recent food donations were unusual. The Woodstock Food Pantry is now distributing frozen pork from a pig that was […]

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Pandemic as ‘blessing’: Eagle Scout project popular for pictures at Marian Central

A new Rosary Garden on the grounds of Marian Central is a place to go on campus for quiet time and reflection. And since it was completed in May 2020, […]

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Fall plant sale at Woodstock Public Library squeezes the orange of autumn

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com As fall approaches, think orange. Especially this coming weekend. “Orange, to me, is the fall color,” said Gayle Hoch, who again is organizing the fall plant sale […]

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Black tie and ballet: Arts & Culture for Woodstock Fund will debut with gala event

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Performers from the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet will be featured as part of a black-tie gala Nov. 6 at Woodstock Opera House to launch The Arts & Culture […]

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Fantasy artists to enhance D&D experience at Old Courthouse Art Gallery

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dungeons & Dragons will be a new interactive experience amid “Fantasy & Fiction,” a national fine art exhibition through Sept. 24 at the Old Courthouse Art Gallery […]

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‘This is a big deal! ‘Today’ show will profile Woodstock Friday morning about the ‘Hometown Techover’ news

Winning the nationwide T-Mobile ‘Hometown Techover’ contest? $3 million Media exposure for Woodstock’s winning? Priceless Woodstock will be featured on NBC’s Today Show on Friday morning, the day after T-Mobile […]

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‘Such a versatile instrument’: Steelpan band returns in performance with jazz festival

If there were any doubt that the steelpan – a native Trinidad and Tobago instrument – had a home in Woodstock, Matthew Potts, wife Christina Potts, and Anthony Jay Houston […]

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Creating product, creating art: Muralist brings creativity, art to M4 factory and community

Woodstock manufacturer M4 Factory has a new look thanks to renown muralist Lauren Asta. The Judd Street side of the female-owned and -operated manufacturing building offers edgy and urban visual […]

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Back on tour: 17 stops on the traditional Art Tour feature local artists’ creations

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com After skipping 2020 because of the pandemic, the traditional Art Tour of studios of Woodstock-area artists is scheduled for Sept. 11 and 12. Works of pottery, painting, […]

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker, during a Thursday morning news conference in Chicago, announces a statewide mask mandate to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Masks mandated indoors in Illinois; vaccines required for teachers, health care workers

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New signs for these times: ‘Space available,’ ‘now hiring’ reflect post-pandemic business climate

If you take a walk or drive around the Woodstock Square, your eye can’t help but be drawn to two fire-engine red banners – one in each of two vacant […]

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Woodstock’s Woo Jr. sold to Miami company

Miami-based Mango Publishing Group has announced the acquisition of Woo Jr. Kids Activities of Woodstock, a publisher of educational activity books. The acquisition includes Woo! Jr.’s backlist of 19 titles […]

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Be their guest (at your event): Woodstock’s Ashley, Chris Marulli debut Bespoke Special Event Lounge

“Mom’s in planner mode!” That’s the exclamation from Ashley and Chris Marulli’s boys – Carson, age 10; Rowan, age 7; and Huckson, age 4 – when their mother is knee-deep […]

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City Council member Gordie Tebo poses next to an oversized teddy bear in Greenwood, S.C., last Christmas. (Courtesy photo)

Looking a little more like Christmas: New decorations to enhance downtown’s holiday style, appeal

If you’re a child visiting the Woodstock Square at Christmastime, a pilgrimage to Santa’s Hut is a must. Special events, such as the Lighting of the Square and the Christmas […]

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Bus driver shortage has D-200 looking to change school start, dismissal times

Students in Woodstock School District 200 could soon see start and dismissal times delayed by 25 minutes or up to an hour or more as administrators try to deal with […]

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Morris rains on Thunder’s parade; North looks to bounce back this week at Kaneland

The Thunder spirit was alive and well, but the undefeated Morris Redskins proved too much for the Thunder, who lost their home opener 56-12. The Redskins scored early and often, […]

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Ag program grows into second year: MCC students get taste of working in food, farming economy

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com McHenry County College this fall has welcomed a new crop of students in its entrepreneurial agriculture program, which is designed to prepare both degree-seeking students and food […]

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Tyler Jeffrey Schroeder is a junior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Suzann Schroeder. Always on the high honor roll, Schroeder recently applied to be in […]

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Ximena Duran Montero is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Pedro Duran and Soledad Montero. “Ximena has been in my drawing, painting and AP art […]

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Woodstock North High School senior Anika Treadway has quietly started her season on a very strong note with a 6-1 record. She has quality wins over several large schools from […]

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The Woodstock Independent’s Athlete of the Week…

Woodstock High School senior Blue Streak varsity volleyball player had a great first match of the season against Johnsburg, logging five kills on 15 attempts. She also had four aces […]

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All under one roof: Sale of Eastwood Drive building prompts consolidation of real estate offices

One week ago, John Harding, with mixed emotions, cleaned out the office he had maintained at Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate at 1710 S. Eastwood Drive. Much of the 10,000 […]

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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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New downtown high-rise to welcome first tenants on June 1

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