A Kind of Domino Effect
February 23, 2017
“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt […]
“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt […]
Woodstock natives Aaron and Nathan Cooper – known to their web audience as the EnduroBros – are preparing to embark on the third leg of their attempt to ride Enduro […]
During her time as a member of both the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education and the District 200 Education Foundation, Sue Palmore exemplified service to her community. Following […]
Seeing Travis Walters encouraging his young players on the football field or baseball diamond, it might not be obvious that he’s struggling to win something much bigger than the games […]
Dennis Schulze wants good news on the front page of every newspaper. And if he has to make the news himself, so be it. “Everybody says there’s bad in this […]
Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre will kick off its new Second Monday Film Club with a presentation of “The Carrion Vine,” to be shown at 1 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, […]
“People think actresses find public speaking easy, and it’s not easy at all; we’re used to hiding behind masks.” — Jane Fonda “I never, ever wanted to be an actress! […]
Following the retirement of Rabbi Maralee Gordon, McHenry County Jewish Congregation celebrated the installation of Rabbi Tom Samuels in September. Ordained through the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute, the appointment is […]
A Grammy-winning guitarist, singer and songwriter is bringing his unique brand of folk music to Woodstock. Off Square Music will present Mike Dowling in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. […]
What’s more exciting than setting a Guinness world record? Setting three. Woodstock’s Salacnib “Sonny” Molina did just that this past weekend with a whirlwind half-marathon — well, marathon — culminating […]
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.