Woodstock prides itself on being a progressive, inclusive community. That description doesn’t include everyone. As he was leaving office in 2021 after 16 years as mayor of Woodstock, Brian Sager […]
Jane and I spent time on the beach the first week of this month, our first vacation in a couple of years. We returned to the Pensacola Beach hotel we […]
“If you have to have a job in this world, a high-priced movie star is a pretty good gig.” – Tom Hanks You know those hypothetical questions about which three […]
We’ve been patient with spring, but it hasn’t been easy. Here is the assessment from Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Illinois State Water Survey. “April gave Illinoisans a […]
My September through February this past year were devoted to having 16 chemo treatments. That’s not bad news. By the grace of God, state-of-the-art and compassionate medical care, and friends […]
“A statesman,” said the great Prussian diplomat Otto von Bismark, “is a politician who thinks of his grandchildren.” Three years ago, former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and I decided to […]
Don’t think for a second that the Woodstock Plan Commission’s negative recommendation of the favored proposal for development of the former Die Cast site will derail the project. The appointed […]
By Cheryl Wormley If life moves in the direction of our most dominant thoughts, as motivational professionals advocate, let’s think summer. Because when we think summer, we’ll start living it. […]
None of excuses justify high-powered weapons I agree wholeheartedly with columnist Paul Lockwood’s article of “More thought and prayers in an AR-15 world”[TheIndependent, April 26]. His article was very articulate, […]
To understand the escalating costs involved with transforming the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House into a tourism magnet in downtown Woodstock, we must recall the wisdom of the late Donald […]
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.
