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The Woodstock Independent staff wins 43 awards 

The Independent brings home sweepstakes trophy, winning awards in writing, photography, and design StaffReportnews@the woodstockindependent.com  Staff members of The Woodstock Independent won a grand total of 43 awards in the […]

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Street resurfacing underway

Target completion date in October Staff Reportnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The Woodstock 2024 street resurfacing program began on June 10 with a goal to finish sometime in October, weather permitting, said Woodstock […]

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How much longer with the cicadas?

By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  If you’re wondering just how much longer the cyclical brood of cicadas will be calling McHenry County home, we asked Brenda Dahlfors, Program Coordinator for the […]

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‘To be part of something bigger’

Soldiers from Woodstock’s Company D deployed overseas for about 400 days ByTriciaCarzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com  On June 3, approximately 50 members of Company D, 1st Battalion 178th Infantry Regiment were part of […]

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City settles with Public House

Back in city control, it’s full steam ahead on finding new tenant ByEileenMillardandSusanW.Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com  The Public House was a fixture in Woodstock for more than 20 years, first at 201 […]

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‘So then, I need to learn how to play pickleball’

Dave Zinnen retires after a long career of service to the city of Woodstock ByEileenMillardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  As Dave Zinnen settles into the pace of retired life after 27 and a […]

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‘It’s super positive that we made the first cut’

Request for $4M of $10M shortfall for Route 47 expansion clears first hurdle ByEileenMillardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  On May 22, U.S. Congressional Representative Bill Foster announced he is including Woodstock’s $4 million […]

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University Center at MCC-Woodstock offers 4-year degree

Four universities partner as next step after MCC ByJulianSenn-Raemontnews@the woodstockindependent.com  Pursuing a passion, increased marketability in the workforce, improved interpersonal skills, a confidence boost and the potential for more earning […]

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City asks Springfield for $10M for Route 47

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Hearthstone names new executive director

Hearthstone names new executive director

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