The Woodstock Independent

11/12/2025

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITION
OF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

• Major donation arrives as visits to Woodstock Food Pantry rise.
• Council delays decision on security cameras on the Square.
• Gas pipeline up and running.
• Opinion: Keeping up with the Downtown Master Plan.
• Declarations: Cheryl Wormley shares the legacy of her friend, D200 educator and former Inde sports writer Bill Dean.
• Schools: Guest author, WHS Journalism Student Artem Ivanenko shares a story about local veterans.
• Schools: WNHS performs ‘Charlotte’s Web’ this weekend.
• A&E: Fashion designer/culinary artist Tommy Walton to speak Nov. 20 for Creative Living series.
• Business: Business: Chara and Tom Miller, owners of Cruzin’ Kitchens, share their story.
• Community: Father Charles Warren receives Good Shepherd award at McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast.
• Community: Members of Marian’s class of ’61 meet monthly for Mass and lunch.
• In Sports: Marian V-ball season ends at sectional final; WHS, Marian represented at state X-C; WHS, WNHS will have separate bowling teams; WNHS, WHS boys soccer ears records, KRC awards; and, Scots offer early start for hoops fans.

➡️ Student of the Week: WNHS Alyson Jordan
➡️ Elementary/Middle School Student of the Week: Greenwood Elementary School Finn Romin
➡️ Athlete of the Week: WNHS Michael Pintor

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11/11/2025

Thank you to our veterans on this Veterans Day. We appreciate your service and dedication to our country.

Thank you to Woodstock Community Unit School District 200's Creekside Middle School for inviting our photographer Andrew Rousey to come in and photograph this special Veteran's Day Breakfast honoring our heroes.

11/07/2025

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITION
OF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

• Inde Photographer Andrew Rousey photographs new roundabout sculpture; dedication set for Nov 15.
• Political filings updates.
• Declarations: Susan W. Murray shares about a book she edited.
• Schools: New software gives D200 parents real-time bus ETA.
• Schools: One year later, Westwood students and staff remember Mrs. Amy Roeder.
• Schools: WHS share beliefs in Grow By Faith Club.
• Schools: WNHS Thunder Service Club rolls across the community.
• A&E: Marian’s Fall Play – The Curious Savage – has strong, positive message.
• Business: Carpetbagger Books and fulfilled. move to street level on the Square.
• Community: Millie Luallen turns 100.
• Community: Winter Market makes its return to All Seasons Orchard.
• Community: The week in photos – Care4 Breast Cander 5K, Class of 1970, Halloween on the Square.
• In Sports: WNHS Thunder volleyball; Co-op girls swim strong in Fox Valley Conference Meet; Lady ‘Canes spikers win regional crown, Ellery Shutt advances to state cross-country meet for third time, and The Dan Chamness College Report: WNHS Haley Halsall, WHS Liam Mickle, MCCHS Anthony Carney; WHS Charlie Baker; and WNHS Kylie Schulze.

➡️ Student of the Week: WHS Abby Mitchell
➡️ Elementary/Middle School Student of the Week: Dean Street Elementary School Olivia Cuenca
➡️ Athlete of the Week: WHS Xin Berardi, Isabelle Alberto, Krishna Patel.

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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

11/03/2025

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11/02/2025

The Woodstock Independent has been a vital part of our hometown for 38 years, covering local events, highlighting students and community members, breaking news stories, and reporting on Woodstock-centric sports.

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11/02/2025

Our dedicated photographer Andrew Rousey was out-and-about on the historic Woodstock Square last night photographing trick-or-treating, elaborate costumes, and pumpkin baskets of smiles and laughter.

When you are looking for quality coverage of community events, the community turns to The Woodstock Independent.

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10/30/2025

Frightening Halloween matchups for Streaks and Thunder football as both teams head to the payoffs.

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2025/10/blue-streaks-and-thunder-each-head-to-the-playoffs-tomorrow-night-frightening-facts-ahead-of-their-halloween-matchups/

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10/28/2025

COMING IN WEDNESDAY'S EDITION
OF THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

• Eileen Millard shares the next step in the city’s downtown plan: Let your voice be heard.
• Woodstock School District 200 joins McAid Alliance.
• Declarations: Our associate editor shares her rural roots.
• Schools: D200 Education Foundation donates $28 K for Impact Grants
• Schools: Former choir director wins 2025 Award of Excellence.
• A&E: Joel Bennet and Jeff Cook’s “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol” to premiere at Woodstock Opera House.
• Business: Susan W. Murray writes about Allied Motorsports which offers inspections, repairs, and storage.
• Community: Tricia Carzoli writes about how SOAR@Dorr encourages a shift in perspective.
• Community: Janet Dovidio explains that the annual Woodstock Area Community Ministries coat drive is underway.

• In Sports: Steve Peterson covers numerous sports this week -- WHS Boys finish third at regional cross-country; Crosstown Challenge toes to Thunder; Streaks challenge Thunder in close volleyball match; Marian volleyball honors seniors, Hurricanes tennis trio fares well at State Finals; and the Dan Chamness College Report including Marian’s Jack Hayden, Woodstock’s Liam Mickle, Marian’s John Herff, and Marian’s Peter Walsdorf.

➡️ Student of the Week: Marian's Logan Cross
➡️ Elementary School Student of the Week: Creekside's Olivia Gustafson
➡️ Athlete of the Week: Marian's Eddie Kowalczyk

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Country Cupboard, 123 E. South St.
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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

10/27/2025

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10/27/2025

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10/26/2025

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We cover the local stories you want to read. Marian's Sabrina Noon has been chosen to serve as an Illinois State Thespian Society board member.