
Mailed votes boost local Democrats
Vote-by-mail ballots in McHenry County heavily favored Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 election. And they apparently helped to save first-term U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. When local voting results were […]

Vote-by-mail ballots in McHenry County heavily favored Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 election. And they apparently helped to save first-term U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. When local voting results were […]


Woodstock might have a race for mayor in 2021. Deputy Mayor Mike Turner filed his candidacy for mayor Monday, along with two candidates for three seats open on the City […]

With many local bars and restaurants ignoring a state prohibition on inside dining, Woodstock is trying to find a “balance” between public safety and the survival of local small businesses. […]

Correction: In the Nov. 11 print edition of The Independent, an incorrect date was reported as the deadline for application for the Restaurant Relief Grant Program. The correct date is […]


Bugler Tom Poznanski, whose father served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and whose son is a military veteran, played taps Sunday while members of Rolling Thunder Chapter […]

McHenry County showed its red roots in Tuesday’s election. While vote totals are unofficial, Republicans held comfortable leads in countywide races that late ballots are unlikely to change. Republicans took […]

Financial aid to Woodstock businesses that have been hurt by COVID-19 has grown to more than $775,000. The latest assistance comes in the form of grants the city is making […]

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.
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