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The Woodstock Independent The Woodstock Independent is an award-winning local newspaper serving the Woodstock, Bull Valley and
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It is National Newspaper Week, and The Woodstock Independent is proud to be a provider of local news. No. 1 on our list ...
10/08/2025

It is National Newspaper Week, and The Woodstock Independent is proud to be a provider of local news.

No. 1 on our list is keeping Woodstock citizens informed.

This week, Janet Dovidio shares walkability concerns as well as what the city is planning to do about them.

Read the full article here ➡️: https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2025/10/you-have-to-be-really-really-careful/

Don't wait to support your local paper -- our annual digital subscription is just $50⤵️
https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/subscriptions/

Stay informed .... ALL YEAR LONG!

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITIONOF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT• Janet Dovidio talks walking safety this week.• Further Hearth...
10/07/2025

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITION
OF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

• Janet Dovidio talks walking safety this week.
• Further Hearthstone coverage by Susan W. Murray.
• Opinion: Die Cast dilemma drags on.
• Cheryl Wormley is on Declarations – and is discussing thanking those who serve.
• Marian Central Catholic High School Key Club in the news.
• Young Woodstock residents volunteer for AmeriCorps.
• Olympian Bonnie Blair kicks off the Creative Living season.
• Donahue Furniture celebrates 75 years in business; prepares to close.
• Former Mayor, Dr. Brian Sager retires after decades of service to the Illinois State Fair.
• Local nonagenarian creates HO-scale home just in time for Rail Fest.

• In Sports: WNHS homecoming win, ‘Canes welcome back Class of ’64 heroes, Hurricanes notch second at boys 1A golf regional, WHS/WNHS boys play for state golf, WHS hopes to earn playoff eligibility, WNHS gets a shot at KRC soccer title, the Dan Chamness College Report: Liam Mickle thrives as QB for Aurora U.

**The Woodstock Independent Student of the Week, Elementary/Middle School Student of the Week, and Athlete of the Week, and Musicians of the Month.

To subscribe to The Independent, visit thewoodstockindependent.com/subscriptions/
To buy a copy (or two!) of the newspaper, visit one of these retailers:
Casting Whimsy, 203 N. Madison St.
Country Cupboard, 123 E. South St.
Expressly Leslie, 100 S. Johnson St.
Isabel's Restaurant, 1110 N. Seminary Ave.
Jewel/Osco, 145 S. Eastwood Drive
Kristensen's Service, 230 Washington St.
Madison Shell, 315 N. Madison St.
Read Between the Lynes, 111 E. Van Buren St.
Village Market, 3410 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake
Walgreen's, 305 S. Eastwood Drive
Woodstock Food & Liquor, 501 Washington St.
Woodstock Food Mart, 1013 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock Shell, 110 N. Eastwood Drive

Happy National Newspaper Week!The Woodstock Independent is celebrating -- because we believe in helping to build a bette...
10/07/2025

Happy National Newspaper Week!

The Woodstock Independent is celebrating -- because we believe in helping to build a better future -- together.

We work behind the scenes -- through reporting, photography, layout design, graphic design, social media, web management, content creation, editing, proofreading, and all the back-office work -- to play a vital role in Woodstock -- by informing, empowering, and uniting our community.

Join us this week as we highlight some of the stories we bring to you!

And, remember, our yearly digital subscription is just $50!



As we gear up for National Newspaper Week 2025 next week, we are . One of the vital roles you play in the world of jour...
09/30/2025

As we gear up for National Newspaper Week 2025 next week, we are .

One of the vital roles you play in the world of journalism is a subscriber. But you also support us when you educate others about media literacy and the importance of a free press.

The Woodstock Independent is your local source for news that matters.

You can also support us through program.

Start National Newspaper Week 2025 with a partnership with us. Join our newspaper family -- and let everyone know that local news matters to you!

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITIONOF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT• Woodstock Fire/Rescue Department hosts firefighters from Zaca...
09/30/2025

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITION
OF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

• Woodstock Fire/Rescue Department hosts firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico.
• District 200 approves 2025-26 budget.
• Keeping up with Die Cast site pitches.
• Opinion: Hearthstone developments spark questions.
• Susan W. Murray is on Declarations – and why the Inde is such an integral part of our community.
• Woodstock High School University Days.
• D 200 welcomes new elementary school staff.
• Art Fair on the Square photos.
• Susan W. Murray’s Business Buzz.
• Farm Stroll photos
• Jan Dovidio writes about new Eagle Scout Lugan Smyk..

• In Sports: Marian Central dominates Homecoming game, Thunder clinch KRC conference soccer title, Streaks earn KRC conference golf title, and the Dan Chamness College Report.

**The Woodstock Independent Student of the Week, Elementary/Middle School Student of the Week, and Athlete of the Week, and Musicians of the Month.

To subscribe to The Independent, visit thewoodstockindependent.com/subscriptions/
To buy a copy (or two!) of the newspaper, visit one of these retailers:
Casting Whimsy, 203 N. Madison St.
Country Cupboard, 123 E. South St.
Expressly Leslie, 100 S. Johnson St.
Isabel's Restaurant, 1110 N. Seminary Ave.
Jewel/Osco, 145 S. Eastwood Drive
Kristensen's Service, 230 Washington St.
Madison Shell, 315 N. Madison St.
Read Between the Lynes, 111 E. Van Buren St.
Village Market, 3410 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake
Walgreen's, 305 S. Eastwood Drive
Woodstock Food & Liquor, 501 Washington St.
Woodstock Food Mart, 1013 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock Shell, 110 N. Eastwood Drive

09/26/2025

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No one covers your schools better!

Join us as we follow all THREE Woodstock high schools during their homecoming weeks.

🌀 Andrew Rousey was out yesterday capturing the Marian Central Catholic High School Homecoming parade.

👀 See ALL the photos here: https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/photo-gallery/2025-marian-central-home-coming/

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“Mum’s the Word!”...

didn’t stop people from purchasing their mums today at the Woodstock Public Library. Be sure to attend early Saturday, September 8, starting at 10am until they are gone. Today the Friends of Woodstock Public Library sold so many that only 25 of 148 are left. Bev Unglobe holds one of the mums left to purchase.