I tend to write about the serious side of being the parent of a special needs child. It seems to come with the territory. My plan this month was to lighten things up a bit and write about an exciting development coming to Woodstock – a playground designed for people of all ages and abilities. […]
By Julie Peters For the Woodstock Independent I didn’t want to write a column this month about the Illinois budget for people with disabilities. It’s boring. And the news isn’t good. I’d rather write something about enjoying summer or some other light-hearted topic. But the fiscal year in Illinois began July 1, smack in […]
Did you happen to see the new Value City Furniture commercial about a girl who comes home from college? Her little brother is waiting for her, and when she comes through the door, they start doing all the things siblings do when they’ve missed being together. Hugs. Video games. Watching TV on a new sofa. […]
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.
