Newspapers are not always good at explaining why they do what they do. Because a newspaper is unlike any other business in the community, people sometimes don’t understand the decisions […]
Who knew the 15 ballots needed to choose a U.S. House speaker would have an effect on Woodstock? Well, not all of Woodstock, Just the editor of the local newspaper. I had […]
With readers of The Woodstock Independent as our witness, we hereby resolve, in the year 2023, to … Because journalists believe in transparency, this editor invited each contributor and staff […]
Were you one of the 108,979 McHenry County residents who voted in the Nov. 8 election? Or were you among the 117,730 registered voters who didn’t cast a ballot? For […]
Rest assured, dear readers. The Independent’s editor has maintained his mental faculties … so far. During a recent annual exam, the medical folks decided it was finally time they tested […]
When we hear from readers with complaints – about anything – we often tell them they should write a letter to the editor. If readers call with compliments – about […]
Staff Report news@the woodstockindependent.com Staff members of The Woodstock Independent have won more than 30 awards in the annual statewide contest sponsored by the Illinois Press Association. Eleven of the […]
When you rip up floors and tear out walls of an old building, you find surprises. They usually come in two forms: trouble or treasure. During recent interior demolition of […]
Several times a week, my daily five-minute commute between home and the office takes me through the intersection of Calhoun and Madison streets. Some days it’s four times – twice […]
By Larry Lough With July 4 less than two weeks away, Woodstock faces a dilemma – a true dilemma, in which both outcomes have a downside Do we hope for […]
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.
