This happy boy is searching for his forever family. Crosby is an Australian shepherd mix with a fun and loving disposition. He is a bundle of joy with a contagious […]
Week two of football found all teams playing away, at venues other than the host-team schools. The unusual spring season has prompted some teams to seek alternatives to allow proper […]
The other day, a friend called me while I was driving. “Do you know that daffodil poem?” she asked. “I liked it so much when I was teaching but don’t […]
With the April 6 consolidated election rapidly approaching, voters will be streaming to the polls in less than a week. Or not. As McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio observed last […]
Backing Bob Kristensen for re-election to WFRD Board I write to support Bob Kristensen’s re-election to the Board of Trustees, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. The WFRD provides financial oversight and strategic […]
City needs more discussion on matters of racial equity Thank you for reporting on the discussion by members of Standing Up Against Racism-Woodstock at the recent “Coffee With the Chief” […]
By Cheryl Wormley I received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine Feb. 18, so I’m past the two-week wait time for full effectiveness. Back in early January, I made […]
Marian Central Catholic High School junior Valle Leggett is larger than life in the energy department – she pushes her volleyball teammates to be better and holds herself to […]
Molly Truckenbrod is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Brian and Peggy Truckenbrod, Lakewood. “Molly is a positive light within our school. Her […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
What do legendary NFL quarterbacks Steve Young, Dan Marino and Warren Moon have in common? They have all…
Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
