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Dean Street School third-graders Gracelyn B. and Brad C. design their Valentine cards.
The art of letter-writing is not lost in Dean Street School’s third grade By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The students in Dean Street Elementary School’s third grade have a special community […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Farmer and chef Antonio Delgado, shown at his farm in Marengo, is one of the storytellers featured in the upcoming documentary “Nuestras Historias” (Our Stories).
A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino farmworkers in McHenry County going back more than a century will be highlighted […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition marks its fifth anniversaryBy Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com It’s back, bigger and better than ever, and it’s in progress right now. For the fifth annual McHenry County […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com After operating two stores for a little over four years, Shannon Bailey and Nancy Leonard […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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The Quintanilla family of Cary poses for a photo while visiting the Woodstock Public Library during the Library Lovers Expedition.
McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition marks its fifth anniversaryBy Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com It’s back, bigger and better than ever, and it’s in progress right now. For the…
A group of women from Woodstock Free Methodist Church recently sponsored a tea party for La Bella Healthcare residents. The tea organizers pictured (from left) are Jan Haggerty, Peggy Grasley, Vicki Peters, Classey Nehrke, Carol Greasley, and Julie Krieger.




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Free Methodist Church members bring a cup of joy to La Bella residents By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com The congregation at the Woodstock Free Methodist Church hosted an old-fashioned …
SOAR@Dorr programs boost local businesses By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center in Dorr Township for activ…
Family Health Partnership Clinic’s Suzanne Hoban attends State of the Union address By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Suzanne Hoban, founder and executive director of the Family Healt…
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Farmer and chef Antonio Delgado, shown at his farm in Marengo, is one of the storytellers featured in the upcoming documentary “Nuestras Historias” (Our Stories).
A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino f…
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The sign outside Blue Thistle advertises that “Everything, yes Everything” is 70% off while the store clears out its inventory before closing at the end of the month. In April, Wild Buffalo Trading Co. will open in its spot.
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com After operating two stores for a little over four years, Shannon Bailey …
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Napoli Pizza took over Dusty’s Pizza in Wonder Lake in May 2022. Last week, Shawn and Brigitte Baker nnounced thet would close the Wonder Lake location.
All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changesBy Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In Wonder Lake restaurant news, Napoli Pizza announced on Facebook on Jan. 26 that…
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While modestly priced by Woodstock standards, this home northwest of the Square was listed for 77 percent over the price that it sold for in 2020, reflecting fast-rising prices that have been the norm for five years.
Average price for a single-family, detached home hits $410,359 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the first time, the average price for a detached, single-family home in the 60098…

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Dean Street School third-graders Gracelyn B. and Brad C. design their Valentine cards.
The art of letter-writing is not lost in Dean Street School’s third grade By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The students in Dean Street Elementary School’s third grade have a …
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Seventh-grader Emma Strange (above), as Rafiki, holds up baby Simba. “My favorite part is holding up baby Simba because it’s such an important part of the show,” she said.
School will stage “The Lion King JR.” on March 13, 14 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When “The Lion King” premiered in 1994, its young fans quickly adopted the phrase, […] …
St. Mary Catholic School of Woodstock hosted the Northwest Suburban Christian Conference sixth- and eighth-grade basketball tournaments. The Fighting Irish’s eighth-grade team finished second. Team members (from left) are head coach Patrick Louise, Alison Russel, Gianna Gaytan, Samantha Czerkies, Kaitlyn Lange (holding plaque), Claire Russel, Maddie Biver, Zoe Kranenburg, assistant coach TJ Russel.


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Northwest Christian Conference action for sixth- and eighth-graders By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com St. Mary Catholic School of Woodstock’s girls basketball teams both added to the …
Brianna Crown
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock co-op senior Brianna Crown was named the Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) Female Wrestler of the Year as part of the KRC all-league team s…
3/18/26 Student of the Week – Elli Voss
Elli Voss, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Russell Voss and Cynthia Neff. Her teacher said, “Every day Elli comes into the…

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