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Groundhog anniversary: Filming began 30 years ago that brought Woodstock global fame

When the filming cast and crew came to Woodstock 30 years ago, they changed the community forever. Now, the Groundhog Days Committee is working feverishly to pull off the city’s […]

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‘Cling to the message’: Documentary makers explore what makes ‘Groundhog Day’ a timeless film

Groundhog Days are here again, but as with every year, there is always something new. This year, Dave Salvi, executive producer and director of Beyond the Backlot’s engaging production of […]

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‘We teach music. We teach life.’: Northwood’s Katy Holub joins fellow band directors in Rose Parade

What’s the marching band equivalent of performing on Broadway? Marching and playing in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Parade, of course! This prestigious parade, which is held on New […]

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‘You can paint on the wall’: Arts advocate proposes center where children can create community

By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com Holly Adkins has been involved in the arts her whole life, and now she wants to bring more of it to Woodstock. Growing up in a […]

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Inspired by the possibilities: Creative Living series resumes with ‘Five Women Ahead of Their Time’

When Liesl Olson delivers her presentation on the Chicago Avant-Garde at the Jan. 20 installment of the Creative Living Series, she will tell the stories of five women from the […]

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Art for history’s sake: Contest invites works that reflect county’s historical structures, landscapes

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The deadline has been extended and the fee reduced for the 2021-22 art contest sponsored by the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union. Entries for […]

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Art in the new year: City’s Arts Commission discusses agenda for projects in 2022

By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com In their last meeting of a tumultuous 2021, members of the Woodstock Arts Commission are looking forward to the projects they hope to accomplish in the […]

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Music was Mal-velous: Christmas show ran 40 years on power of holiday tunes

Each Christmas, we choose the trips we will take down memory lane – the old movies that we’ll watch, the traditional family recipes that we’ll try to duplicate, and the […]

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‘Realization of an idea’: Woodstock Square has unique collection of decorations this holiday

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two small children took turns posing inside the kid-sized wood locomotive in front of M.D. Trains on Cass Street as their mother took their picture. That kind […]

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Illinois Gov. J.B .Pritzker says he is "cautiously optimistic" the recent COVID-19 surge is now declining. The governor gave a virtual update Wednesday in Chicago. (Photo by Blueroomstream.com)

Latest COVID-19 surge has likely peaked, governor says

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More than cosmetic: Yearlong renovation to accommodate City Square Dental move

What is now the Michling Plaza & Associates building at 101 N. Throop St. began life as a one-story midcentury office building, once occupied by the McHenry County Title Co. […]

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‘An authentic person’: Michael Stanard’s One Zero Charlie coming in for a landing

Last month, Michael Stanard emailed his clients to let them know that One Zero Charlie would soon close its doors. After 43 years of providing a full gamut of marketing […]

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‘Best-kept secret in Woodstock’: World famous Wayne’s Lanes of movie fame turns 80

Celebrating its 80th birthday this year, Wayne’s Lanes has a dual identity. On one hand, the bowling alley is known around the world as the setting for the pivotal scene […]

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Ashley Marulli displays a wedding dress at her new shop, Betty & Beau, which is doing business at 121 E. Calhoun St., replace the Bespoke Event Lounge she opened in that space in August. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

Something new for local brides: Betty & Beau bridal boutique opens this week

Woodstock women who have celebrated their silver or golden wedding anniversaries might tell how they shopped at Hogan’s on Benton Street, Lady’s Choice in the Harding Real Estate complex on […]

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The schoolhouse beat: Police officers look to build relationships with D-200 students

New school resource officers are now patrolling the hallways of Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools. Officers Lucas Schmidt and Spenser Svehla began their new assignments in January, replacing Detective […]

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Woodstock Police Department officer Spenser Svehla greets students at Woodstock High School, where he has been school resource officer since Jan. 3. (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

2021 Year in Review: Pandemic problems persist in plaguing athletic programs

The past year of high school sports in Woodstock looked very different from any other year on record. The year included many high points and a few lows as it […]

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D200 Foundation awards $17,500 in grants

After a pause due to the uncertainty of school activity during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation has resumed awarding Impact Grants to […]

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Woodstock North High School junior Melissa Cortes is the daughter of Margarita and Carlos Cortes, Woodstock. “Melissa works really hard in all of her classes,”said one of her teachers. “She […]

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Ben Chapman, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the son of Joel and Amy Chapman. An honor roll student, Ben plays in the Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band and Concert […]

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HENRY GOETZ – WRESTLING Henry Goetz is a senior wrestler at Woodstock North High Shool. As of Dec. 7, he has an 11-1 record with nine wins by fall. […]

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The only upper classman on the varsity squad, Shea has taken over the leadership role for Woodstock High School girls basketball and is the captain. She has a very positive […]

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Real estate market kept up torrid pace during 2021

When Illinois allowed nonessential businesses to reopen in late May 2020, local real estate agents were stunned to see the real estate market ignite, fueled by working-from-home buyers who wanted […]

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Wonder of the Wonder Lake market: Average price for homes jumps 17 percent

In the second half of June, Kim Keefe served as the agent for four home sales in Wonder Lake. The three transactions in which the agent with Keefe Real Estate […]

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Nothing ‘better’ came along: Frank Harrison marks 50 years as local real estate appraiser

When Woodstock resident Frank Harrison finished his undergraduate training at the University of Illinois and Milton College in 1971, he emerged with a bachelor’s degree in English and education. “About […]

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