Woodstock Lifestyle
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A groundhog robot? Woodstock won’t bow to PETA pressure to replace its woodchuck mascotJan 27, 2026 7:41 am - Woodstock Willie is set to make his annual prognostication on the next six weeks of weather early on Groundhog Day morning. However, the national animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for the furry forecaster to be replaced by a 3D holographic projection, the costumed mascot, a stuffed toy, or even an AI-powered robot groundhog.
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Horned Lark is having a moment: Ground-hugger featured on cover of two birding magazinesJan 26, 2026 12:24 pm - There are roughly 750 kinds of birds in the United States. So, what are the chances that one of them, Horned Lark, would grace the covers of two major birding magazines this month?
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MCC-grown elderberries to be featured in new craft beerJan 07, 2026 4:59 pm - Elderberries grown by the Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will be featured in a limited edition ale at Woodstock’s Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pondJan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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Oakwood Hills girl, 10, reaches national level in taekwondoDec 07, 2025 10:10 pm - Before she was 4 years old, Oakwood Hills resident Delilah Stamp was crawling around mats of martial arts schools. Now 10, she’s already a black belt in taekwondo and decorated with dozens of medals.
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McHenry’s snowy owl gets a musical coda: Where you can hear a song inspired by the birdDec 07, 2025 9:57 pm - The snowy owl seen in McHenry County last year prompted singer-songwriter and Crystal Lake native Cass Cwik to write a song in its honor.
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Christmas tree costs: Tariffs on artificial trees could be advantage for fresh-cut sellersDec 02, 2025 12:03 pm - Businesses that sell artificial Christmas trees say tariffs are having an impact on their costs this year. Conversely, farms that sell fresh trees and aren’t facing the same tariffs are reporting strong early sales.
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FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving event celebrates immigrationNov 19, 2025 1:53 pm - FaithBridge, a local interfaith organization, will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program on November 23rd, featuring speakers from various religious traditions addressing the theme "Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants".
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Vibrant northern lights paint the suburban skiesNov 12, 2025 8:49 am - The northern lights have made an impressive appearance across the suburbs this week, and more could be on the away. In towns including Schaumburg, Carpentersville, Huntle...
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‘Bike club plus’: Cycling groups add other activities as weather grows colderNov 05, 2025 10:46 am - As the weather turns colder, many suburban bike clubs’ activities transition to volunteer efforts such as roadside cleanups and food drives, along with meetups known as “zero mile rides.”