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10/1/25 Student of the Week – Jessica Perez

Jessica Perez, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the daughter of Melina Landa. Her teacher said “Jessica consistently exemplifies the Thunder Way in everything she does. She asks […]

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Video gambling causes council split on liquor permit

Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Mixteca Restaurant and Tequila Bar has closed after 25 years in Woodstock, but its former space at 1390 S. Eastwood Drive should not be vacant for long. The […]

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Grace Lutheran congregation fans out for day of service

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the 13th year, the congregation at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock participated in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s annual “God’s Work. Our Hands.” event […]

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He’s quite the dentist, quite the man …’

Dr. Tim Conway retiring after 48 years By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dr. Tim Conway started his career in dentistry the same year the first Star Wars movie came out. Forty-eight […]

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High school students update school logo designs 

Kevin Lyons District 200 High school graphics arts students put their skills to use last spring, designing updated logos for all of Woodstock School District 200’s elementary and middle schools. […]

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Thunder hold off Plano for 2-2 record

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North used touchdowns to end the first half and start the second and held off Plano 14-6 for a Kishwaukee River Conference victory Sept. 19. […]

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Streaks fall short on homecoming

Marengo strikes early and often to defeat the Blue Streaks 35-14 StaffReport news@thewoodstockindependent.com Friday night’s homecoming game for Woodstock High School pitted the Blue Streaks, undefeated coming into the game, […]

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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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