Denial is a distinctly human trait, and a potentially dangerous one. Whether they say it with words or in actions, people are inviting trouble when they express the belief that […]
Many people in Woodstock have circled March 31, 2023, on their calendars – some eagerly, others anxiously. That is the date construction manager Bulley & Andrews is scheduled to deliver […]
Not everyone agreed with the decision by the city of Woodstock to continue its July 4 fireworks display on schedule just hours after a mass shooting at an Independence Day […]
Woodstock put the “public” in public art in a big way with its new downtown mural, “Made in Woodstock,” which was created by Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez – and several […]
As midterm elections go, last week’s Illinois primary in McHenry County was not the best in terms of voter turnout, and not the worst. With a little more than 19 […]
Even if you didn’t vote in last week’s primary election. Even if you made no effort to learn about the candidates and issues involved. Even if you had no interest […]
Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Changes could be coming to Pride Awards in Woodstock School District 200 after the Board of Education discussed potential incentives and criteria for students during last […]
Progress is often inconvenient, even messy. That pretty much describes Woodstock these days, where “construction zone” signs might reasonably be posted at the city limits as a warning. But that […]
Next week’s primary election ballot does not include anyone seeking the Democratic nomination for McHenry County sheriff. Democrats also failed to field a candidate for sheriff in 2018. And 2014. […]
As is typical for Illinois weather in March, temperatures varied from day to day, with an average statewide temperature 1.5 degrees above normal. April was colder than normal. May finally […]
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.
