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Boundaries of new proposed tax increment financing district, the city’s third

Citizens have questions about TIF3

By Larry Loughnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Citizens had a lot of questions about, but no objections to, a new tax increment financing district proposed to spur development of the former Die Cast factory […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

June 25, 2026

D-200 board hears of student progress in Strategic Goals metrics

Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Numbers told the story last week as Superintendent Mike Moan reported to the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education on success in achieving goals of the Strategic […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

June 25, 2026

‘Chicago’s the party, Woodstock’s the community’

By R.M. Brandsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An overcast day did little to stop the infectious, joyful mood bursting from a bustling Woodstock Square on Sunday, June 14, for its annual PrideFest celebration. Dozens […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

June 25, 2026

SOAR@Dorr honors its volunteers

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 30 opportunities and programs for fitness, education, and social activities are listed on the calendar of SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Residents). Those programs are […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

June 25, 2026

Community

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(From left) Jean Hervert Niemann, Dolly Gibson, and Debbi Baker volunteer at SOAR@Dorr for
Mah Jongg and other activities.

SOAR@Dorr honors its volunteers

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 30 opportunities and programs for fitness, education, and social activities are listed on the calendar of SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Act…

June 25, 2026

IfiIe photo by Andrew Rousey.Residents gather in the Woodstock Square for Movies in the Park.

To go out or not to go out, that is the question

By Jim Stockwell The other day, a buddy and I were discussing what was more relaxing, camping or channel surfing on your television. After a bit of a debate, I […] Subscribe or Logi…

June 24, 2026

Miss Woodstock 2026

Kendra Heidtke is crowned as Miss Woodstock 2026. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

June 11, 2026

‘Choose your own adventure’

Making the most out of the Woodstock Public Library this summer By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four-year-old Revy Cardenas and his mom came to the Woodstock Public Library to check…

June 10, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Theatre 121 to present ‘Rock of Ages’

Running June 19 through 28 at the Woodstock Opera House, Theatre 121 will present “Rock of Ages,” a musical with “big hair, big dreams, and big ’80s e…

June 17, 2026

Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli.

Director Andrew Ossler (left in yellow) gathers on stage with the students in Summer Theater Camp at Marian Central Catholic High School. The two assistant directors — Colin Zecchin ’25 and Maddie Noon ’24 – are behind the bar.

Summer Theater Camp IS a thing!

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com After many years of student interest peaking and waning, Marian Central Catholic High School is hos…

June 10, 2026

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Business

Independent photo by Susan W. Murray.
Woodstock resident Dawn Barts and her mother, Sue Garcia, brought in 5-year-old beagle rescue Chloe last week for a nail trim. Here, Chloe waits patiently for groomer Cait Dulin to finish the job.

‘Animal lovers, through and through’

Groom Woodstock opens on Route 47 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In the five years that the Dulin family has owned Groom Huntley at 12388 Princeton Drive in Huntley, they [&hellip…

June 25, 2026

Independent photo by Susan W. Murray.
The front half of the Thompson's Appliance building that suffered a roof collapse in December is set for demolition after the Fourth of July.

Business Buzz

All that’s new: openings, closings, moves, ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly seven months after a roof collapse at Thompson’s Appliance at 318 Clay St., Gave…

June 17, 2026

Independent photo by Susan W. Murray.
Jill Tinelli Ferrarini stands outside the new location for Gracie Lou’s Boutique at 100 Cass St. Ferrarini will move her merchandise to the northwest corner of Cass and Benton streets at the end of the month when The Thoughtfulness Shop closes. The store will be known as Gracie Lou’s Boutique Features Jeans and Jesus and will carry an expanded section of denim and religious goods.

Changes coming to Cass Street businesses

Thoughtfulness Shop, My Little Bow Peeps to close; Gracie Lou’s on the move By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than six years ago, when Ken and Ceal Schroeder were preparing [&he…

June 11, 2026