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10/21/26 Athletes of the Week – Tessa Raymond, Girls Tennis & Merrick Freund, Boys Soccer

Woodstock High School senior Tessa Raymond performs strong on the court, and is the steady heart of the tennis team. A three-year varsity starter in doubles, she has delivered double-digit wins in every season through remarkable consistency. Beyond the numbers, Tessa’s quiet leadership and team-first dedication make her the ultimate anchor and lead…
October 26, 2026
10/21/26 Student of the Week – Olivia Tucsek

10/21/26 Student of the Week – Olivia Tucsek

Woodstock High School freshman, Olivia Tucsek is the daughter of Michelle and Brian Tucsek. One of her teachers said “Olivia consistently is prepared each day for class. Her quiet persistence to stay with challenges shows in the final work that she turns in. Olivia is always willing to work with others to find answers and […] Sub…
October 26, 2026
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Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  “Both studen…
October 22, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and sh…
October 9, 2026

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives…
October 6, 2026
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Local businesses give back to Turning Point

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Thursday, August 20, was a good day for Turning Point, the nonprofit organization based in Woodstock that offers services and support to domestic violen…
September 18, 2026
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

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Courtesy Photo. Marian Central Key Club board members from left to right: Nathan Convey, Jack Morris, Daniel Derouen, Stella Blackney, Jordan Cheng and Natalia Lara.

Marian Central Key Club

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The members of Marian Central’s Key Club began the school year with several service projects in and around the school. The club is sponsored by the Ki…
October 22, 2026

Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  …
October 22, 2026

Sports

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey #5 Anthony Gaudio goes up for an attempted interception to stop a Marengo scoring drive during North's Homecoming game Sept. 18.

Thunder ready for playoff contest

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North will clash with Tinley Park in an IHSA Class 4A home playoff opening round game tonight. The Thunder and Titans both come in with 4-5…
October 23, 2026

Hurricanes happy to be back in IHSA playoffs

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s football program began summer workouts with a new coach and renewed sense of hope to return to the IHSA playoffs for the first time …
October 23, 2026

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