Sometimes I imagine parents of children with disabilities as disaster survivors, floating alone on makeshift rafts down an uncharted river. Along the way, they encounter others like them, and the […]
I haven’t written a column for The Woodstock Independent for quite some time. I’ve been what you might call, “Out of Commission.” My family, close friends, and acquaintances know the details. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
By Michael A. Turner Recently, signs stating “No Tenant Tax” have appeared in the city of Woodstock. The apparent reason for their appearance is due to a few landlords attempting […]
By Steve Reick The past year has seen a tsunami of state government initiatives pointed straight at our public school system. From the implementation of Culturally Responsible Teaching and Leading […]
“My life is really quite conservative. I’ve been married nearly 50 years. I don’t have hobbies or children. I don’t much care to travel. I’ve never had a big social […]
I want to address what some parents said at a recent District 200 Board of Education meeting about why they don’t want their children to have to wear masks in […]
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.
What do legendary NFL quarterbacks Steve Young, Dan Marino and Warren Moon have in common? They have all…
Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older…
Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
