Vote-by-mail application coming to you in the mail Local voters will receive a mailer soon with an application to permanently vote by mail in future elections. A new state law allows permanent vote-by-mail status for voters who apply. Voters will remain on the list until they ask to be removed or move out of the […]
Recently it has come to light the temporary closure of the McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center. This in addition to the limited staff and hours of operation at CASE, the “Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital,” also located in Crystal Lake. While reminded that it is only temporary due to staffing shortages does […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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