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Victor Pacini records a presentation on body safety and speaking out against sexual assault.
Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speakerByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnellwoodstock High school journalism classVictor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a different path. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, raised in a […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodsto…
Joseph Walsdorf performs onstage during a recent “Bevy” show, a form of improvisational comedy.












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‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock’s Joseph Walsdorf (Marian Central ‘21) graduates in June from DePaul University. He will […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
District 200 honors graduating seniors who plan to become teachersBy Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.comIt was just 7 a.m., but the Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center was buzzing with excitement.District 200 held […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Records, new and old, have fallen this spring in girls track and fieldBySandyKucharskinews@thewoodstockindependentIn a sport that’s all about times, heights, and distances, records are a big deal. While any particular […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Woodstock senior George Jones E. will continue his automotive studies at Universal Technical Institute this fall.
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comRotary Club’s William “Bill” Frejd Vocational Scholarship winner this year is Woodstock High School senior George E. Jones, who plans to continue his st…
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Victor Pacini records a presentation on body safety and speaking out against sexual assault.
Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speaker ByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnell woodstock High school journalism class Victor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a d…
. . . and you’re going to want to buy itBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comAfter two years in the Building Trades program, Woodstock High School senior Tyler Edwards said that he [&hell…
‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’ By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Joseph Walsdorf (Marian Central ‘21) graduates in J…
Joseph Walsdorf performs onstage during a recent “Bevy” show, a form of improvisational comedy.












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‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’ By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s J…
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Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

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Victor Pacini records a presentation on body safety and speaking out against sexual assault.
Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speaker ByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnell woodstock High school journalism class Victor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a d…
The tell-tale sign that this is no ordinary sale is the lack of clothing on the mannequins. Curated by D&A announced last week that it will close on May 31.






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Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shopBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comFor fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock Squar…
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Full-time staff members at Naturally McHenry County are (from left) Kristine Austin, marketing manager; Sarah Cain, destination engagement and program manager; and Jaki Berggren, president and CEO. Working under the Illinois Department of Tourism, the organization promotes leisure travel to McHenry County.
Naturally McHenry County moves into space in Old CourthouseBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comWith its move into the Old Courthouse Center on April 1, Naturally McHenry County landed in…

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Woodstock senior George Jones E. will continue his automotive studies at Universal Technical Institute this fall.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Rotary Club’s William “Bill” Frejd Vocational Scholarship winner this year is Woodstock High School senior George E. Jones, who plans to continu…
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Students who are working on the building trades house are onsite for three class periods, either in the morning or in the afternoon. The afternoon group here stands outside the three-bedroom, two-bath home on Sandpiper Lane. (From left) WHS senior Tyler Edwards, WHS junior Ethan Amelse, WHS senior Yael Villegas, building trades instructor Erich Parpart, WHS senior Mason Nicolai, WNHS senior Lincoln Dodge, and WNHS senior Hunter Ryan.
. . . and you’re going to want to buy it By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com After two years in the Building Trades program, Woodstock High School senior Tyler Edwards said th…
On Senior Night, the Marian Central girls varsity softball team celebrates winning their final regular season game.
The Marian Central Hurricanes had scored 4 runs in each of the first 3 innings against the Chicago Christian Knights at Ray Benoy Field Wednesday afternoon. Subscribe or Login to continue…

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