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 […]
As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to […]
As a 10-plus-year resident of Woodstock, I have dealt with our increasingly degenerating streets on a daily basis. As the driver of a really old car, I’ve cringed when hitting […]
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 […]
By Cheryl Wormley I awoke June 21 with what I thought was a summer cold – a hoarse voice, drippy nose, dry cough, and a bit of a headache. My […]
In my youth, I heard the phrase “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” Being a young farm boy, I had a disturbing visual in my head, but […]
‘He who abides in love, abides in God, God in him’ I am a straight, white, long-term resident of Woodstock, and applaud your coverage of this year’s PrideFest. As I […]
Ever have one of those months where you have a lot of things on your mind and on your schedule, and you need to share several quick thoughts before they […]
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. […]
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.
What do legendary NFL quarterbacks Steve Young, Dan Marino and Warren Moon have in common? They have all…
Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
