When we hear from readers with complaints – about anything – we often tell them they should write a letter to the editor. If readers call with compliments – about anything – we might also tell them they should write a letter to the editor. Readers with an event to promote or an idea to […]
Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling consistent with constitution The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade (1973) was spot on, because as the majority noted, the U.S. Constitution is neutral on abortion. Justice [Samuel] Alito stated, “The constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision. […]
“A friend is a gift you give yourself.” – Robert Louis Stevenson When I was growing up, I moved multiple times. Just during my lifetime, my United Methodist minister dad served northern Illinois churches in West Chicago, Chicago, Des Plaines, Durand, LaSalle, and Rockford, so we lived in a parsonage in each of those cities. […]
Many people in Woodstock have circled March 31, 2023, on their calendars – some eagerly, others anxiously. That is the date construction manager Bulley & Andrews is scheduled to deliver a fully restored, completely remodeled, yet historically significant Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House for new commercial and civic uses in downtown Woodstock. That’s not to […]
By Cheryl Wormley Jim and I headed south last week. Our destination was the annual four-day conference of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors – this year in Lexington, Ky. It was good to get away. We allowed two days to drive to Lexington, mostly on blue highways. Day one refilled our rural and […]
Musical act this year in spirit of county fair Three years ago, I boycotted the [McHenry County] Fair due to the booking of Ted Nugent. His hateful screeds and pro-gun attitude turned me off to the fair. I was skeptical about safety concerns and felt his appearance was in total opposition to the “family-centered” event. […]
I moved to Woodstock in 1984 after stumbling across a real estate ad in a national magazine for an original log cabin built in 1838. I met with the owners of the square-cut, hand-hewn cabin the following morning and promptly bought the William C. Rider house on Fleming Road. I love architecture and couldn’t pass […]
Not everyone agreed with the decision by the city of Woodstock to continue its July 4 fireworks display on schedule just hours after a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade only 40 miles away. And not every community chose to delay the holiday festivities after the awful events in Highland Park that left seven […]
When applying for summer internships back in January of this year, I came across an email for students who wanted to work with small localized papers. Fast forward to May, I had agreed to work for a newspaper in a state I had never lived in, but I was so excited for an opportunity to […]
You should report air traffic noise, pollution from O’Hare Noticed any noise pollution above your house? I have lived in Woodstock over six years now, and it seems to be getting worse and worse. Due to our proximity to O’Hare Airport, the landing aircraft “air-brake” above our city. This goes on all day, every day, […]
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.
