
Defining what success looks like for our kids
As students return to in-person learning (or not), parents and educators are rightly worried about what has been lost during the age of eLearning and the pandemic. It won’t be […]

As students return to in-person learning (or not), parents and educators are rightly worried about what has been lost during the age of eLearning and the pandemic. It won’t be […]


“Stormie“ 5-month-old female Meet Stormie! This happy girl is a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. If your home is in need of a fun and […]

Sometimes the things we ought to do (estate planning) get sidetracked by the urgencies of life. When people die without an estate plan, and they own probate assets, the family […]

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invites you to register for our virtual (of course) annual meeting on Sunday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. You can register on […]


“Winston“ 5-year-old male Hi, I’m Winston! I am lab/retriever mix available for adoption. I entered the shelter with heartworm, but after months of treatment, I am now healthy and finally […]

Virtual programs will ensure continuation this spring of the Sampler Lecture Series of the McHenry County Historical Society. Last year’s schedule was cut short by COVID-related health concerns, and ongoing […]


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.