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Cast and crew of "Singing in the Rain"
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com There won’t be actual rain falling on the Woodstock Opera House stage when Theatre 121’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” opens on Feb. 20, but […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock co-op swim team hosted the Fox Valley Conference Invite Feb. 14 at Woodstock North High School, and coach Maggie Sullivan was happy with the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Blue Streaks’ Taqi Baker heading to IHSA Class 2A state in boys wrestling By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com When the 2025-26 Woodstock co-op girls wrestling season began, head coach Eric Hunt […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Cast members (from left) are Nathanael Vasquez, Lia Hyrkas, Alexie Hrykas, Alisha Resultay, Reis Verastique, Tomas Melero, Olivia Slome (seated), Devin Manoso, Orabella Suarez, and Mira Burkhart.
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High [&h…
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over th…
WHS Theatre to stage ‘Little Women’ Feb. 6-8 BySusan W. Murray NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM “Little Women” director Billy Seger describes Woodstock High School’s spring musical as “a simple story …
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Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, No…
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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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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.
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 [……

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Cast members (from left) are Nathanael Vasquez, Lia Hyrkas, Alexie Hrykas, Alisha Resultay, Reis Verastique, Tomas Melero, Olivia Slome (seated), Devin Manoso, Orabella Suarez, and Mira Burkhart.
WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North…
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Nate Shirley competes in the 100-yard butterfly at the Fox Valley Conference swim meet at the Woodstock North High School pool, earning a personal best time in this race. (Below) Geo Kopolous swims the 200 free.
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock co-op swim team hosted the Fox Valley Conference Invite Feb. 14 at Woodstock North High School, and coach Maggie Sullivan was hap…
Independent file photo by Andrew Rousey. Brianna Crown faces down an opponent earlier in the season. She is one of the first two state qualifiers for the Woodstock co-op girls wrestling team.
Blue Streaks’ Taqi Baker heading to IHSA Class 2A state in boys wrestling By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com When the 2025-26 Woodstock co-op girls wrestling season began, hea…

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