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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli Chrissy Parker, lead cashier and Jeanice Nelson, front end manager, prepare for the flood of customers about to enter the Food Shed Co op Wednesday morning.

Food Shed Co-op opens

By Susan W. Murray Ten years in the making, the Food Shed Co-op opened on Wednesday, May 15. Festivities kicked off at 9:00 a.m. with music and speeches, followed by […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independant …
May 15, 2024

Council OKs $78.7M budget for 2024-2025

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May 2, 2024

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

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Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli Chrissy Parker, lead cashier and Jeanice Nelson, front end manager, prepare for the flood of customers about to enter the Food Shed Co op Wednesday morning.

Food Shed Co-op opens

Full story will run in next week's edition By Susan W. Murray Ten years in the making, the Food Shed Co-op opened on Wednesday, May 15. Festivities kicked off at 9:00 a.m. with music and spee…
May 15, 2024
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Ready to shop for ready-to-wear

Gracie Lou’s Boutique opens at The Thoughtfulness Shop BySusanW.Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The memories of longtime Woodstock residents might stretch as far back as Wien’s Women’s Wear at…
May 15, 2024

‘Week of giving’

Marian Central Catholic High School completes successful fundraiser ByJanDovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central students participated in a “Week of Giving” from April 15-19 that inclu…
May 15, 2024

Old School Farming

JackJohnsontakesJimJones’1939FarmallHandplowforadriveSaturdaymorningjustoutsideofWoodstockfortheMcHenryCountyAntiqueFarmEquipmentAssociationofIllinois’annualspringplowday.Elevenantiquetractorsandplows…
May 9, 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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Learning from a master

WHS Jazz Ensemble gets tips from jazz musician Lenard Simpson Jan Dovidio The Woodstock High School Jazz Ensemble learned from a master for its April 24th concert. WHS Band Director […] …
May 16, 2024
Woodstock High School Project Lead the Way Walkability team members are honored at the city council meeting. Shown, from left, are: Mayor Turner; Andrew Celentano; Jason Huber, Peter Muschong; Hunter Vassar; Liam Hanson; and Lucas Rubio, David Dimmet, and Brent Aymond. Courtesy photo

WHS student team earns national recognition

Two WHS teams give Project Lead the Way presentations at City Council meeting ByEileenMillard news@the woodstockindependent.com  Two teams of Woodstock High School students made a presentation at the …
May 16, 2024

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