Other ideas on marketing what Woodstock can be I am prompted to write, having read Cheryl Wormley’s [column, “The water is heating up”] in the Aug. 16 issue of The […]

From local VFW Post 5040   to our community, families The rumors of our demise are somewhat exaggerated. On Aug. 31, Woodstock VFW Post 5040 will cease to operate our […]

Gun possession is why we remain a free nation The Independent’s opinion column of July 19 illustrated an incredibly dangerous reaction that would have devastating circumstances for our country. Understandable […]

For downtown residents, Woodstock is two cities [On June 29] there was a shooting. Headlines like that hardly make waves these days. Where was it – another parade? Perhaps an […]

Open letter to the Illinois governor and members of the General Assembly: Do we really need a township government in the 21st century? Some opinions from Illinois news media:  Chicago […]

Not all agree Florida is a nice place to visit The “Declarations” column of May 24 about the editor’s vacation in Florida concluded with, “Florida is a nice place to […]

None of excuses justify high-powered weapons I agree wholeheartedly with columnist Paul Lockwood’s article of “More thought and prayers in an AR-15 world”[TheIndependent, April 26]. His article was very articulate, […]

High school productions continue excellent work I had the opportunity last night (April 21) to attend the WHS/WNHS production of “Mamma Mia” in the Woodstock North Auditorium. Wow, what an […]

Bubble show enjoyable, benefits local charities On Saturday, April 1, we were invited to a show about bubbles. The show was presented by “The Bubble Wizard” Ben Jimenez and performed […]