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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey (From left) Krista Welke, Frances Kuhn scholarship winner, is pictured with Sandra Pierce, WPBW scholarship chairwoman; and Megan Townsend and Christina Evans, also scholarship winners.

Three win Frances Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertasnews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comThree local women have each received a $2,000 scholarship to further their education in pursuit of new career goals.At the May 19 monthly meeting of the Woodstock Professional […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025
Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli Dressed in his deacon vestments, Bill Kearley processes out of Mass at St. Mary in August 2022. In the background (from left) are Deacon Bill Johnston, the Rev. Burt Absalon, and Deacon Hans Rokus.

Every one of my remaining heartbeats is Yours’

Woodstock’s Bill Kearley to be ordained a priest on May 30By Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comAs he reflects on his life as a Marine, husband, father, caregiver, widower, deacon, and grandfather, 66-year-old […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025

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Buffalo Wild Wings GO set to open and other news around townBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comWork on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood Drive is nearing […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025

Olympian Bonnie Blair kicks off Creative Living

By Eileen Millardnews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comThe Woodstock Fine Arts Association will begin its 62nd season this October with a full roster of six speakers and presentations running through April 2026.“This will be an […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
May 28, 2025

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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey (From left) Krista Welke, Frances Kuhn scholarship winner, is pictured with Sandra Pierce, WPBW scholarship chairwoman; and Megan Townsend and Christina Evans, also scholarship winners.

Three win Frances Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertas news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Three local women have each received a $2,000 scholarship to further their education in pursuit of new career goals. At the May 19 monthly m…
May 28, 2025
Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli Dressed in his deacon vestments, Bill Kearley processes out of Mass at St. Mary in August 2022. In the background (from left) are Deacon Bill Johnston, the Rev. Burt Absalon, and Deacon Hans Rokus.

Every one of my remaining heartbeats is Yours’

Woodstock’s Bill Kearley to be ordained a priest on May 30 By Susan W. Murray news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com As he reflects on his life as a Marine, husband, father, caregiver, widower, dea…
May 28, 2025

WNHS funds food pantry with Empty Bowls

By Janet Dovidionews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comEmpty Bowls is a nationwide effort that sells the creations of ceramic artists to raise money for families challenged by food insecurity. On April 23, W…
May 28, 2025

Melissa O’Leary Memorial Run & Splash Bash 2025

The 2025 edition of the Melissa O’Leary Memorial Run & Splash Bash was held Saturday May 24th and while the weather was a bit cooler than normal it was perfect […] Subscribe or …
May 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Joseph Walsdorf performs onstage during a recent “Bevy” show, a form of improvisational comedy. courtesy photo

Comedy is in Marian grad’s future

‘In a few years, I would like to be performing stand-up at the Chicago clubs’By Janet Dovidionews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comWoodstock’s Joseph Walsdo…
May 8, 2025
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Consumers likely to pay more each month for utilities’ infrastructure improvements

Illinois Commerce Commission Chair Doug Scott presides over a commission meeting in Chicago in late January. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
 By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comCHICAGO — State regulators are again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Inde…
March 18, 2024

Critics of governor’s budget proposal: Disappointed, insulted, deeply concerned; but comptroller praises ‘targeted approach’ as revenue proposals draw ire of GOP, interest groups

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – the state’s chief financial officer – is swarmed by reporters for her reaction to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget moments after leaving the House of Representatives chambers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
By ALEX ABBEDUTO, COLE LONGCOR  and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
February 22, 2024

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Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Local Buffalo Wild Wings GO owner Nilesh Patel is finishing work on the Woodstock location, which is set to open June 10.

Business Buzz

Buffalo Wild Wings GO set to open and other news around town By Susan W. Murray news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Work on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood Drive is n…
May 28, 2025
Courtesy photo by Victor Pacini Victor Pacini records a presentation on body safety and speaking out against sexual assault.

From pain to purpose

Victor Pacini’s journey from survivor to speakerByMariahLejman,MargueriteSchubert,andJaneMcConnellwoodstock High school journalism classVictor Pacini’s life could have easily gone down a different pat…
May 8, 2025
The tell-tale sign that this is no ordinary sale is the lack of clothing on the mannequins. Curated by D&A announced last week that it will close on May 31. Independent photo by andrew rousey

Business Buzz

Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shopBy Susan W. Murraynews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comFor fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock Squar…
May 1, 2025

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Schools

Courtesy Photos McHenry County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Diana Hartmann (left) is pictured with Parochial Educator of the Year Cindy Russell of St. Mary School and other St. Mary nominees Melody Domek and Gina Kranenburg.

‘Cindy makes every student feel like her favorite’

St. Mary teacher honored as private/parochial Educator of the YearBy Janet Dovidionews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comSt. Mary Catholic School preschool founder and teacher Cindy Russell was honored as th…
May 28, 2025
Courtesy Photo Woodstock senior George Jones E. will continue his automotive studies at Universal Technical Institute this fall.

WHS senior wins Rotary vocational scholarship

By Janet Dovidionews@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.comRotary Club’s William “Bill” Frejd Vocational Scholarship winner this year is Woodstock High School senior George E. Jones, who plans to continue his st…
May 8, 2025

Sports

Woodstock North Thunder varsity softball defeated the Plano Reapers Monday night at North

North makes short work of Plano

The Woodstock North Thunder took on and took out the Plano Reapers Monday needing just 3 and a half innings to take the victory. The Thunder poured in 8 runs […] Subscribe or Login …
May 20, 2025
On Senior Night, the Marian Central girls varsity softball team celebrates winning their final regular season game.

Marian cruises, stumbles, finishes strong

The Marian Central Hurricanes had scored 4 runs in each of the first 3 innings against the Chicago Christian Knights at Ray Benoy Field Wednesday afternoon. Subscribe or Login to continue…
May 14, 2025

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