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(From left) Krista Welke, s Kuhn scholarship winner, is pictured with Sandra Pierce, WPBW scholarship chairwoman; and Megan Townsend and Christina Evans, also scholarship winners.

Three win s Kuhn Scholarships

By Ruth Raubertas [email protected] 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

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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

Olympian Bonnie Blair kicks off Creative Living

By Eileen Millard [email protected] The Woodstock Fine Arts Association will begin its 62nd season this October with a full roste…

May 28, 2025

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

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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 [email protected]’s Joseph Walsdo…

May 8, 2025

TOTAL MARKET ISSUE

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News [email protected] — 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 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 [email protected] – The annual process of negotiating the state budget kicked off Wednesday with Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposing a $52.7 billion […] Subscribe or to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …

February 22, 2024

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Business

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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 [email protected] Work on the storefront for Buffalo Wild Wings GO at 150 S. Eastwood Drive is n…

May 28, 2025

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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.

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Business Buzz

Curated by D&A to close on Square, maintain online shopBy Susan W. [email protected] fans of Curated by D&A, the men’s and women’s clothing store on the Woodstock Squar…

May 1, 2025