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 […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Although nearly 3.6 million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 million ballots […]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state health officials announced Wednesday that COVID-19 mitigations will be implemented in the North Suburban Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry counties, beginning 12:01 a.m. […]
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.
