After a year, we proved we can live without a bag tax
June 29, 2021
I strongly object to bringing the bag tax back to Woodstock. We have lived without it for over a year and can live without it in the future. The city […]
I strongly object to bringing the bag tax back to Woodstock. We have lived without it for over a year and can live without it in the future. The city […]
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” […]
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.
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