“Sabrina“ 2-year-old female Meet Sabrina! This gorgeous girl is a 2-year-old domestic, medium-haired mix. She was rescued from a kill shelter in southern Illinois and is now available for adoption […]
“Raina“ 4-month-old female Raina is a Lab and retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She came in from a kill shelter in Kentucky as a very […]
When fall arrives (autumnal equinox 9/22/20), I take the time to reassess my garden plans. Did I accomplish the goals/designs I started with last fall? One of my goals has […]
“Lily B“ 14-year-old female Lily B is a domestic short-haired cat available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She was left at the shelter’s front door all by herself […]
Environmental Defenders: The Green Scene Sometimes I learn that folks know what the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County has accomplished over the years and connect the organization directly with that […]
Parish member Juana Flores is a 2020 recipient of the annual St. Mary Catholic Church Woman of Inspiration for the Spanish Community. The award is given each year in each […]
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.
