By Cheryl Wormley Some weeks, I struggle to come up with a topic for Declarations. Not so this week. In fact, I have three things vying for attention. Thanks, Sydney […]
After its cancellation last year during the pandemic, the McHenry County Fair returns this August with grandstand and grounds events, a carnival, and livestock and non-livestock shows. This year’s festival […]
After tough year financially, Fair Association looks toward recovery
Participants, board react to loss of 2020 McHenry County Fair
In its 71st year, McHenry County Fair boasted the theme “Growing for You,” but the motto still was, “Where farm and families meet.” While attractions at the six-day fair continue […]
McHenry County Fair will run July 30 through Aug. 4
By Tricia Carzoli THE INDEPENDENT The grandstands were packed as four-time world bull riding champion Richard Neale “Tuff” Hedeman brought his eponymous company – Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding – to […]
There’s no better venue for live country music on a summer night in the Midwest than a county fair. Woodstock will deliver at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, when country […]
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.
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