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11/12/25 Student of the Week – Alyson Jordan

Alyson Jordan, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Adam and Nicole Jordan. Her teacher said, “Alyson has been an exceptional student in physical education at […]

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‘Whorled’ dedication at roundabout next week

Installation completed; landscaping planned ahead of dedication ceremony Nov. 15 Staff Reportlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com A dedication ceremony is scheduled next week for “Whorled,” a permanent public sculpture by local artist Bobby Joe […]

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New software gives parents real-time bus ETA

D-200 first-quarter budget review indicates district is where it should be By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Thanks to software upgrades in the D-200 transportation system, more information will keep school district staff, […]

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11/15/25 Student of the Week – Abby Mitchell

Abby Mitchell, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Jennifer Mitchell. Her teacher said, “Abby is an incredible young woman. She is very dedicated to her friends […]

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Westwood remembers Mrs. Roeder

By Kevin Lyons District 200 Memorial garden honors ‘an amazing part of the Westwood Family’ Last October, the Westwood Elementary School community was devastated by the loss of a beloved […]

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Play has strong, positive message

For Marian students, love overshadows greed in ‘The Curious Savage’ By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com In a world where people often sense a loss of compassion and respect, Marian Central Catholic […]

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‘Thankful for everything along the way’

Millie Luallen turns 100 on Nov. 8By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Mildred (Millie) Persson Fish Luallen will celebrate her 100th birthday in her new town of Tomah, Wis., while reminiscing about […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

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Janet Dovidio

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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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.

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