The Woodstock Independent

10/21/2026

Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High School and Woodstock North High School football teams have all made the IHSA playoffs!

Read all about it and find out opening round dates in Steve Peterson's latest article at https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/blue-streaks-wait-for-first-playoff-opponent/

Please note that the dates in this up-to-date article are different than those listed in our print Oct. 21 issue. The dates posted online are the correct ones. We regret the error in our print issue.

By Steve Peterson [email protected] Enthusiasm for the second straight playoff season dominated as Woodstock began a long preparation for its first-round IHSA Class 5A playoff clash. The Blue Streaks ended the regular season with a 7-2, 5-2 Kishwaukee River Conference (KRC) regular se...

10/10/2026

Today's FREE article is all about the SOAR@Dorr program here in Woodstock. They just received a proclamation this week at the City Council meeting honoring their 5-year anniversary! Check out the article and read all about the services they offer for residents ages 55 and older.

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/soardorr-celebrates-fifth-anniversary/

10/08/2026

Today's FREE article is all about the first speaker of the Creative Living series, Maureen Corrigan. There are still tickets available for next week's talk hosted by the Woodstock Fine Arts Association at the Woodstock Opera House!

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/people-want-to-hear-stories-stories-bring-facts-to-life/

10/07/2026

Today's free article on our website is about the Interact Clubs at WHS and WNHS! Enjoy and share!

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/high-school-interact-clubs-fundraiser/

Woodstock Community Unit School District 200

10/06/2026

Check out today's free article for National Newspaper Week - read and share!
Turning Point - Domestic Violence Services

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/turning-point-to-host-candlelight-vigil/

10/05/2026

Here's a link to today's free article showcasing community in Woodstock - enjoy and share!

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/10/sept-11-memorial-stair-climb-draws-firefighters-civilians-together-2/

10/05/2026

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Newspaper Week. We hope you'll all take the opportunity to support your local newspaper this week. Our paper isn't possible without the support of and interaction from readers like you!

In celebration of National Newspaper Week, we'll be sharing one free story per day on our website. Be sure to grab a print copy (on newsstands Tuesday) to get all the extras we don't post online.

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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 Street
Madison Shell, 315 N. Madison St.
Quick Beverage Mart, 991 McConnell Road
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 Mobil, 1144 N. Seminary Ave.
Woodstock Shell, 110 N. Eastwood Drive

09/16/2026

https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2026/09/worker-seriously-injured-at-commercial-new-build/

On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, just after 1 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to 2020 N. Seminary Ave. for a report of a person who had sustained a significant […]