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Woodstock North High School seniors Bianca Ayllon (left) and Cloe Hacker water plants they’ve been tending in Jillian Barry’s AP biology class.
By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced a state record in Advanced Placement participation and performance, while Woodstock School District 200’s recent graduates also surpassed the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Amy Roeder was a reading associate at Westwood Elementary School.
Westwood Elementary School colleagues dedicate outdoor space to RoederBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comWestwood Elementary School tragically lost an associate last October when Amy Roeder, 47, died in an auto accident. Her Westwood […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Ind…
Marian Central celebrates silver anniversary of the school’s fencing programBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comA quarter of a century ago, Spanish teacher Paul Morf introduced fencing to Marian Central Catholic High School, and […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independ…
Not only did Landan Creighton win the indoor heptathlon title at the Sun Conference meet, the St. Thomas University freshman set a new conference record in the event. The Woodstock North […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Mariachi Las Pumas performs with Creekside Middle School and Woodstock High School orchestra students
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comA group of talented young mariachi musicians performed on March 4 with sixth- through 12th-grade music students from Creekside Middle School and Woodsto…
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Amy Roeder was a reading associate at Westwood Elementary School.
Westwood Elementary School colleagues dedicate outdoor space to Roeder By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Westwood Elementary School tragically lost an associate last October w…
17-year-old will compete in Dublin next month at the Irish Dancing World ChampionshipBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe only time that Maeve Gross wanted to quit Irish Dancing was a…
Author to share his 30-year journey from book to movieBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhat’s it like to have a great idea for a book, get a movie deal before you’ve even finished [&he…
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All juniors, Sabrina Noon, Colin Zecchin, and Connor Truckenbrod play, respectively, Katherine Plumber, Jack Kelly, and Davey Jacobs.
Directors praise students’ connections in preparing for four presentationsBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comA perfect mix of students a…
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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Liquid Blues celebrates 25 years, debuts Kitchen UndergroundBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com“It hasn’t changed in 25 years,” said Jim Bykowski II, owner of Liquid Blues.While that’s …
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At the beginning of February, Woodstock resident Monica Roman opened Roman Seguros y mas (Roman Insurance and more) at 144 Washington St., offering insurance and financial services. Roman’s office serves both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Roman Seguros y mas opens on Washington in former Ehrke’s buildingBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe reason that Monica Roman opened her own business to offer insurance and financia…
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Houston Crigler took over in January as the owner/operator of the Woodstock Culver’s. “We put a lot of emphasis on the interaction between the team and the guest,” Crigler said. He hopes the restaurant will become more active in the community with additional “Share Nights” with local schools, teams, and organizations.
New ownership, openings, and expanded services dominate the newsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe Quality Inn, at 1785 S. Eastwood Drive, sold in late December for $2.2 million to …

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Mariachi Las Pumas performs with Creekside Middle School and Woodstock High School orchestra students
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com A group of talented young mariachi musicians performed on March 4 with sixth- through 12th-grade music students from Creekside Middle School and…
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StaffReportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comThree members of the Woodstock Dolphins Swim Team qualified for and competed in the Illinois Swimming Inc. 2025 Age Group Championships this month.Emma Malo …

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