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Game on! Woodstock United Soccer Association spring soccer season is in session

BySandyKucharskisandy@thewoodstockindependent.com  Energy was high despite near-freezing temperatures on opening day, April 20, for the Woodstock United Soccer Association recreational teams. With two weeks of practice and getting to know their […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Indepe…
April 23, 2024

Windows out, Opera House renovations begin

By Tricia Carzoli news@the woodstockindependent.com  Something looks amiss in the façade of the Woodstock Opera House. “The windows are being taken out to be restored,” Opera House Director Daniel Campbell […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
April 16, 2024

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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli Sadie McKee, Woodstock, shares her love of pigs.

Ag Expo makes a return after a 6-year hiatus

For the first time in six years, the McHenry County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Ag Expo returned to its a Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock In…
April 18, 2024

Windows out, Opera House renovations begin

By Tricia Carzoli news@the woodstockindependent.com  Something looks amiss in the façade of the Woodstock Opera House. “The windows are being taken out to be restored,” Opera House Direc…
April 16, 2024

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Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

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.com CHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

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.com SPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
February 22, 2024

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independent photo by ken farver A handwritten “closed” sign is taped to the Public House door.

Factors contribute to Public House closure

After more than 20 years in business, the Woodstock Public House closed its doors for good on March 30, due to a “culmination” of factors, said Kathryn Loprino, who owns […] Subscrib…
April 11, 2024

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Independent Photo by Ken Farver Ten acres of school district land near Woodstock North High School will soon be home to a ground-mounted solar power system.

Woodstock North to become fully solar-powered

ByEileenMillardandJulianSenn-Raemont news@the woodstockindependent.com  After a lengthy discussion at the April 9 District 200 Board of Education meeting, a $4,489,869 bid was awarded to Althoff Indus…
April 23, 2024

Harlem Wizards to play WHS staff May 3 

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Woodstock High School on Friday, May 3, for an evening of fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of […] Subscribe…
April 23, 2024

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Harlem Wizards to play WHS staff May 3 

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Woodstock High School on Friday, May 3, for an evening of fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of District 200 teachers and admin…
April 23, 2024

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Emma Weber, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is a 4-year track athlete. With more than 60 percent underclassmen on the team, Emma has …
April 17, 2024

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