Casey Dycus has officially closed the book on his college football career. But the Woodstock North graduate’s athletic career and his academic career will continue. Dycus, who played three years […]
D-200, Aurora introduce ‘job-imbedded’ training
   Mikaela Benitez is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Tammy and Alex Benitez, Woodstock.    “Mikaela is an extremely artistic, […]
Robyn Sorg is a junior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Tom and Tammy Sorg of Wonder Lake.    “Robyn is a very hard-working young […]
Tyler Butler is a junior at Woodstock High School. He was nominated for Student of the Week by Miss Wilson, who said, “Both last year and this year, Tyler has […]
Thorsen Paglialong is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is the son of Kristin Abrahamsen and Rodney Paglialong, Woodstock. “Thorsen is the type of student that we would […]
Lindsey Bartkowiak is a senior at Woodstock High School.   “Even when she has struggled she has maintained a positive outlook. Her positive attitude is contagious to those around her […]
Jeffrey Massman is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of David and Lisa Massman, Woodstock. “Jeff has been a key contributor to the math team […]
Amy Keyzer is a senior at Woodstock High School. “Amy is in AP music theory and band. She has done a wonderful job asking for extra help and getting whatever she […]
Frank Dudzik is a freshman at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Frank and Lisa Dudzik, Woodstock. “Frank displays a well-mannered attitude and is a very hard […]
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Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
