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Die Cast project back to square one

By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com  Development of the former Die Cast factory site will start over after Chicago Hubs Realty informed the city it could not obtain financing for its ambitious […]

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School board to remain constant

Four incumbents secure new school board terms months ahead of election By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Voters won’t have tough decisions to make for four seats up for election in April […]

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‘Positive culture shift’ makes history for North football

Woodstock North Thunder completes a record year with eight all-conference players By Jen Nicholsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com  “For the past few seasons our attention has been on a positive culture shift,” Woodstock North […]

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Standout season for Marian girls tennis

No. 2 doubles player Jordan Cheng qualifies for state in two sports By Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent.com  “There was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears put into this season, and […]

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Meals on Wheels rolls on

Food is only one of the vital services offered by this nonprofit  By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Volunteers for the Woodstock Meals on Wheels program not only deliver two nutritious meals […]

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Coming soon … it’s Groundhog Day!

Familiar faces and new twists keep everyone returning to annual celebration By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com  New activities and returning guests are making big news ahead of Groundhog Days, to be […]

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Adorable donuts, vintage camper

Happy Camper Donuts coming to the north side of town in the spring By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In the six years that Sidni Larner lived in the state of […]

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Luck, timing, and the art of programming

The Woodstock Opera House – now past post-COVID, post-renovation – looks on to the future By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com “There are 411 seats in the auditorium,” said Woodstock Opera House […]

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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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