I was deeply disappointed by your coverage, or lack thereof, of the Pride parade on Sunday [June 13]. Six small photos on page 18? This joyous event was significant for […]
About assigning worth to every human being Because of my former employment with the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association, much of what Julie Peters writes in her columns resonates with […]
2021 math lesson has long-term implications Do we as a population realize how 1 million dollars compares to 1 trillion dollars? Well, according to Google (the bible of the literate […]
Some additional history about ‘best coach ever’ Many thanks for this article about my Dad/best coach ever! (“You touch a lot of lives in 27 years,” TheIndependent, May 5) I thought […]
My wife and I recently moved to the Woodstock area, purchasing an older home. We love the sense of community, the thriving local businesses, the way the city supported folks […]
Problems in growth plans for Woodstock community Mayor Sager’s pro-growth prognostication for Woodstock’s future (“Is the City Poised for Growth?” TheIndependent, April 14, 2021) echoes that of former Mayor Cornue almost […]
We need details to explain problems in counting votes Addressing the Consolidated Election Tuesday, April 6, 2021. When will the McHenry County clerk be holding a press conference about all […]
Backing Bob Kristensen for re-election to WFRD Board I write to support Bob Kristensen’s re-election to the Board of Trustees, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. The WFRD provides financial oversight and strategic […]
City needs more discussion on matters of racial equity Thank you for reporting on the discussion by members of Standing Up Against Racism-Woodstock at the recent “Coffee With the Chief” […]
Big kudos to [McHenry County Department of Health]. I had to go to the McHenry old Kmart store to get my COVID-19 shot. The place was full of senior citizens […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
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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…
