By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North had a solid Kishwaukee River Conference tennis tournament, placing second to defending champion Johnsburg. “WNHS had strong contributions from Katie Baker at No. 1 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s two IHSA State Golf Finals qualifiers, Jordan Cheng and Luca Kittel, advanced to the second day of competition. Cheng, a sophomore, shot a 185 […]
The Woodstock Blue Streaks pulled away late defeating the Sandwich Indians 42 -26 to improve to 5-2 (3-2) and reach the 5 win mark needed for playoff eligibility. It’s the […]
Win puts Thunder 3-1 in the KRC with playoff eligibility in reach By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North will challenge unbeaten Richmond-Burton on Senior Night in a key Kishwaukee River […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock and Woodstock North boys golf teams made the most of their new split squads this fall. A total of six WHS and WNHS golfers advanced […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com It was an era when winning your high school football conference championship was the greatest achievement, as the IHSA playoff system was still several years away. […]
As a dedicated member of the Marian dance team and an active dancer at her studio, Darcie Emmert consistently demonstrates passion, discipline, and leadership, both on and off stage. She […]
After a sloppy first half from both Woodstock North and Harvard that saw each team fumbling, missing snaps and turning the ball over, the Thunder took command in the 2nd […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Just after the final seconds ticked off the clock, Marian Central’s football team was joined in its celebration by the white-clad Hurricanes’ student section. Marian Central […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The decision to divide the boys golf teams in Woodstock District 200 has been an immediate success. That was shown at the Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
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