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Netflix ‘Monster’, Season 3 Begins Filming

The third installment of the popular Netflix true crime series ‘Monster‘ is scheduled to begin filming at locations in the Chicago area, including Woodstock, starting February 18th. The production is […]

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The power of dogs

ByLydiaLaGue-Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Evanston resident Gail Gilbert first got her yellow lab puppy, Scout, she never could have imagined what would happen. Thirteen years ago, Gilbert’s cousin, who lived in […]

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On another note…

Groundhog Day,’ the musical, premieres here with hints of Woodstock By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Groundhog Day,” the musical, is here! Coming off a stellar nearly sold-out weekend, Theatre 121 has […]

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Stephen Tobolowsky back again, new duties

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com A Woodstock favorite, actor Stephen Tobolowsky, is set to make a return to the city that he said put him on the Hollywood radar. “Woodstock is […]

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‘Year after year we’re gaining attendance’

Diverse holiday movie season attracting more people to the movies By Paul Kranenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Movie theaters are back,” declares Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson, and there’s no surer sign of […]

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On a mission through music

Marian grad and his wife make up the duo Acoustic Truth By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School ’07 graduate Ryan Knott and his wife Sarah are on […]

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When the family core is also the corps of ballet

The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The holidays are usually associated with a full schedule of school, work, shopping, parties, family gatherings, and […]

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It’s Christmastime in Woodstock

By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com  This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dance Theatre –the resident dance company of the Woodstock Opera House – […]

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