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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Woodstock put the “public” in public art in a big way with its new downtown mural, “Made in Woodstock,” which was created by Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez – and several […]
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.
