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Big Brothers, Big Sisters get up pretty early

WNHS students mentor elementary students through Big Brothers Big Sisters program By Katie Hughes District 200 While many high schoolers are still waking up, about 10 dedicated Woodstock North High […]

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New principal for WHS a familiar administrator

By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Congratulations were in order when the Woodstock District 200 Board of Education, at its April 28 meeting, promoted one of its employees. As part of the consent […]

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All that’s new in openings, closings, moves, and ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the local business climate warming up along with temperatures, The Woodstock Independent will take […]

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Three local students among DAR’s 2026 honorees

Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names Good Citizens By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kishwaukee Trail chapter […]

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Council OKs new budget, but process questioned

Water, sewer rates increased; AFA redevelopment agreement to increase investment By Larry LoughLarry@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock has a new budget, and, perhsps for the first time ever, the City […]

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4/29/26 Student of the Week – Thomas Hang

Thomas Hoang, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Chi Nguyen. His teacher said, “Thomas is one of our leading contributors in class discussion and is […]

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WHS, WNHS baseball teams in tight race

ByStevePeterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Next week figures to be an important one for the Kishwaukee River Conference standings for both Woodstock and Woodstock North. The two teams collide May 4 at North […]

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County meet produces champions, peak performances

Champs crowned:WHS’s Ty Steponaitis and Marc Thomas; WNHS’s Braelan Creighton By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com With success coming from both track and field events, the Blue Streaks boys track and field […]

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Larry Lough

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

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

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