After the 2017 consolidated election, an editorial in The Independent described the 15 percent voter turnout in McHenry County as “paltry.”In 2019, we called the turnout of less than 10 […]
Strong democracy needs trusted news media How do you protect yourself from being misled? Americans are politically polarized, cynical about long-respected institutions, and disappointed with elected leaders at the local, […]
Is Woodstock a sleepy little town, best described as close-knit, comfortable, and down-to-earth? Or is it a hub of exciting activity that people see as vibrant, irreverent, and dynamic? Those […]
“The highest property tax rate increase over the two-year period among the collar counties is the city of Woodstock, which increased by 8.3 percent to 3.51 percent, up from 3.24 […]
How old are you? I ask that question a lot. And it’s always included in questionnaires The Independent sends to candidates for public office. Most candidates answer it. Some don’t. But before […]
Every election is important, but this election on April 4 is one you should really relate to. While campaigns for president and governor get more attention and greater voter turnout, […]
For me, there was an alignment of artificial intelligence stars last week. Before then, I hadn’t thought much about AI. Here’s what happened. First, Larry Lough, our esteemed editor who […]
By Benjamin Barr On April 4, Bull Valley will ask an important question of its residents – should Home Rule authority be enacted? While home rule means a lot of […]
Supporting Bryson Calvin for election to City Council I am writing in support of Bryson Calvin for Woodstock City Council. I have known Bryson since he was in my sixth-grade […]
Help patients at Choate; don’t politicize the abuse In Senator [Craig] Wilcox’s recent newsletter. he stated that Governor [J.B.] Pritzker is forcing over 100 residents with developmental disabilities to relocate. […]
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.
