The New York Times recently greeted readers with the news that the FBI’s annual Crime in the United States survey shows that murder and non-negligent manslaughter increased by nearly 30 […]
The Woodstock Public Library’s fall newsletter trumpeted the news that library fines – on books, magazines, DVDs, “and more” – are relegated to the ash heap of Woodstock history. That […]
We can understand the excitement over the potential for activity in and around – and generated by – a renovated and revived Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House. We also can […]
Officials shouldn’t govern by mandate When the city advocated for home rule it was conveyed to us to have a greater control and flexibility over the city’s finances, not as […]
By Katie Zelechowski Illinois Farm Bureau Most drivers know the feeling of running late for an important meeting or event and how tempting it can be to speed up to […]
By Cheryl Wormley I have the privilege of reading each week’s Independent on production days – Mondays. Well, really, I’m not just reading. I’m proofing. So, yes, when you catch a misspelled […]
Public art ought to offer more to the masses than just accessibility. The tax-paying masses ought to have some voice in decisions about what statues, murals, or other works of […]
“NATION IN ANGUISH” “AMERICA ATTACKED” “NIGHTMARE” “NONE OF US WILL EVER FORGET THIS DAY” “ACT OF WAR” – Headlines of U.S. newspapers on Sept. 12, 2001 20 years ago. Sept. […]
Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to […]
If we’ve learned anything since March 2019, we’ve learned that as a society, as a community, as families and as individuals, we can adjust to circumstances we never would have […]
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.
