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Hearthstone property attracts a buyer

True North wants to redevelop buildings into ‘luxury’ apartments By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com When Nick Ieremciuc of True North Properties made his presentation to City Council on Feb. 3, he […]

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Council approves security cameras for Square

Public reaction causes lease agreement to include extra conditions to protect privacy By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Security cameras should be recording activities on the Square by summer under a plan approved […]

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‘It’s a sweet little murder mystery’

WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High […]

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And … cut. That wraps up Groundhog Days 2026

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over the key […]

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Four girls move closer to wrestling state

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A quartet of Woodstock co-op wrestlers will continue on their quest to become the program’s first IHSA State Qualifier at the Hoffman Estates Sectional. The four […]

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WHS girls bowling qualifies for IHSA sectional tourney

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s girls bowling team snared the final of four sectional qualifying spots at its IHSA Regional to advance to the sectional round. The Blue Streaks had […]

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Single vehicle crash

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:44 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 4300 block of Gayle Drive for a reported vehicle crash with entrapment. Crews arrived a […]

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

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

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