No need for a recount of votes in two key local races in last week’s primary election in McHenry County. In the race for the Republican nomination for county sheriff, […]
Even if you didn’t vote in last week’s primary election. Even if you made no effort to learn about the candidates and issues involved. Even if you had no interest […]
Robb Tadelman might have secured his seat as McHenry County sheriff with nearly 60 percent of the votes going to him in Tuesday’s two-man Republican primary election. For the record, […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com Both candidates for the Republican nomination for McHenry County sheriff have a relatively long history in local law enforcement – Antonio “Tony” Colatorti since 1998, […]
“It’s low.” That’s how McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio described the early voting turnout 12 days before the June 28 primary election. But the clerk admitted any voting would likely […]
Holiday traffic enforcement underway Motorists are warned that a “Click It or Ticket” traffic enforcement campaign around the Memorial Day holiday has begun with the goal of urging seat belt […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local health officials are recommend people in McHenry County resume wearing face masks as the community level of COVID-19 has risen from medium to high. According to […]
In January, Autumn Wilson stepped into a newly created position as a peer recovery support specialist with McHenry County’s Specialty Courts. Many of her 10 clients – who are enrolled […]
Chances are, you will have a new polling place for the June 28 primary election. And if you live in Greenwood or Seneca townships, you might be in a brand […]
As part of his Mental Health Court graduation speech, James R. made a confession. When he entered Mental Health Court one year before, he said, Circuit Judge Michael W. Feetterer, […]
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Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
