Kristina Emerson, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Anyi Pardo and Munos Mendoza. Her teacher said, “Kristina is a s…
October 23, 2026
The Independent needed an editor about 5½ years ago. Larry Lough applied. I looked him up online and recognized having seen him at Illinois Press Association events, so I called the IPA’s CEO, Sam Fisher. When I asked Sam about Larry, Sam responded immediately and emphatically, “Get him. He knows newspapering.” So, we did. Fast-forward […]
