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‘Olympic nationals is electric’
‘Olympic nationals is electric’ - The Woodstock Independent
Gewalt competes at U.S. Figure Skating Championships; local skaters root from stands By Tricia Carzoli [email protected] eam U.S.A. figure skater Brooke Gewalt competed at the 2026 Prevagen...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
‘Olympic nationals is electric’
What road, bridge work will be priorities in next 5 years in McHenry County? Feedback wanted
What road, bridge work will be priorities in next 5 years in McHenry County? Feedback wanted
The McHenry County Division of Transportation is looking for public feedback through Monday on its proposed five-year transportation plan, with a vote coming up.
www.shawlocal.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
What road, bridge work will be priorities in next 5 years in McHenry County? Feedback wanted
Cary developer to get up to $12M in public funds to build over 200 apartments, homes
Cary developer to get up to $12M in public funds to build over 200 apartments, homes
Developers looking to turn build multi- and single-family residences at the former Maplewood School property in Cary will receive up to $12.35 million in public funding.
www.shawlocal.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Cary developer to get up to $12M in public funds to build over 200 apartments, homes
CSMS - Patch
🌱 Patch AM: CSMS - Band Concert and 11 more events
And on the Barrington Patch calendar - Preschool Parent Information Webinar
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January 15, 2026 at 4:05 AM
CSMS - Patch
Blue Streak bowlers wrap up FVC-KRC crown
Blue Streak bowlers wrap up FVC-KRC crown - The Woodstock Independent
By Steve Peterson [email protected] The Woodstock boys bowling team made it a perfect regular season as they won the Fox Valley Conference-Kishwaukee River Conference Alliance (FVC-KRC)...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Blue Streak bowlers wrap up FVC-KRC crown
WHS’s Nowacki expands hoops horizons
WHS’s Nowacki expands hoops horizons - The Woodstock Independent
By Steve Peterson [email protected] A Woodstock freshman girls basketball player gained experience going up against some of the best European hoops players over winter break. Alex Nowacki...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
WHS’s Nowacki expands hoops horizons
1/14/26 Athlete of the Week – Makenzie Rice
1/14/26 Athlete of the Week - Makenzie Rice - The Woodstock Independent
Makenzie Rice is a freshman on the varsity competitive cheer team at Woodstock North High School. Makenzie brings a level of spirit to the team that is truly irreplaceable. She […]
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January 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
1/14/26 Athlete of the Week – Makenzie Rice
1/14/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Emelina Kelm
1/14/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week - Emelina Kelm - The Woodstock Independent
Mary Endres Elementary School 3rd grader, Emelina Kelm Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Read everything we have to offer for just $6 […]
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January 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
1/14/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Emelina Kelm
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Hudson Kleinhanzl
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week - Hudson Kleinhanzl - The Woodstock Independent
Greenwood Elementary School 5th grader, Hudson Kleinhanzl Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Read everything we have to offer for just $6 per […]
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January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Hudson Kleinhanzl
1/14/26 Student of the Week – Aaron Christofalos
1/14/26 Student of the Week - Aaron Christofalos - The Woodstock Independent
Aaron Christofalos, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Amanda and Anthony Christofalos. His teacher said, “Aaron is one of the hardest working students that I […]
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January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
1/14/26 Student of the Week – Aaron Christofalos
Plan Commission to hear plan to expand gravel pit
Plan Commission to hear plan to expand gravel pit - The Woodstock Independent
By Larry [email protected] Woodstock’s Plan Commission this week is scheduled to consider a proposal to expand the gravel pit on Lily Pond Road to property north of the Union Pacific...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Plan Commission to hear plan to expand gravel pit
Walmart reopening in stages after New Year’s Eve arson
Walmart reopening in stages after New Year’s Eve arson - The Woodstock Independent
By Susan W. [email protected] With each day that passes after an intentionally-set fire closed the Woodstock Walmart at 1275 Lake Ave. on Dec. 31, more portions of the store become...
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January 14, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Walmart reopening in stages after New Year’s Eve arson
Prairie Grove District 46 names interim leaders after schools chief’s sudden departure: ‘Pivotal moment’
Prairie Grove District 46 names interim leaders after schools chief’s sudden departure: ‘Pivotal moment’
Prairie Grove School District 46 has announced two interim superintendents will helm the district until the summer following John Bute's sudden departure.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Prairie Grove District 46 names interim leaders after schools chief’s sudden departure: ‘Pivotal moment’
1/7/26 Athletes of the Week – Reese Zawisza, Girls Basketball & Max Beard, Boys Basketball
1/7/26 Athletes of the Week - Reese Zawisza, Girls Basketball & Max Beard, Boys Basketball - The Woodstock Independent
Reese Zawisza is a freshman at Woodstock High School. She has earned every minute and every point so far this season. She leads with passion on the court and in […]
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January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
1/7/26 Athletes of the Week – Reese Zawisza, Girls Basketball & Max Beard, Boys Basketball
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Violet Dybdal
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week - Violet Dybdal - The Woodstock Independent
Dean Street Elementary School 3rd grader, Violet Dybdal. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent Read everything we have to offer for just $6 […]
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January 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
1/7/26 Elementary & Middle School Student of the Week – Violet Dybdal