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Two swimmers rep Marian at state meet

Hurricanes finish among top eight in IHSA Class 2A team competition By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central High School senior Antonio Aguirre made his final high school swim meet a […]

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Thunder girls soccer eager to get started

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North girls soccer team hopesto work toward a strong Kishwaukee River Conference season this spring.  “Our goal is to take it one game at […]

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Four girls basketball players named all-conference

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock North girls basketball players and two from Marian Central made their respective all-conference teams.  For the Thunder, senior Addy Crabill and junior Abbey Ward […]

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3/11/25 Student of the Week – Meadow Roth

Meadow Roth, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Dawn and Jason. Her teacher said, “Meadow is an exceptional student who consistently goes above and beyond. She […]

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The use of AI in the classroom, from both sides of the desk

By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com The D-200 Board of Education heard a presentation at the Feb. 24 meeting about how the district is integrating artificial intelligence into classroom instruction. Presenters talked about […]

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3/4/26 Student of the Week – Savanna Egert

Savanna Egert, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Quincy and Allison Egert. Her teacher said, “Savanna is always the first to lend a helping […]

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WHS students win UN app competition

Global app benefits farmers worldwide By Kevin Lyons District 200 Two Woodstock High School students and an alumnus are part of a small team that has achieved global recognition, winning […]

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‘A very humbling experience’

Family Health Partnership Clinic’s Suzanne Hoban attends State of the Union address By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Suzanne Hoban, founder and executive director of the Family Health Partnership Clinic in Crystal […]

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Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.

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