Even an election with more ballot vacancies than contested races is not enough to deter the most committed voters. As of last Wednesday afternoon – 13 days before Election Day […]
Woodstock North solar project hits price snag That solar farm planned to serve the energy needs of Woodstock North High School is going to take longer to build than expected. […]
Vote-by-mail applications due March 14 for primary Registered voters in McHenry County who want to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the March 19 presidential primary can now apply for one. […]
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, […]
As midterm elections go, last week’s Illinois primary in McHenry County was not the best in terms of voter turnout, and not the worst. With a little more than 19 […]
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 […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com When The Independent tracked down Robb Tadelman the day after last week’s primary election, he was on the road for a family vacation after a […]
Next week’s primary election ballot does not include anyone seeking the Democratic nomination for McHenry County sheriff. Democrats also failed to field a candidate for sheriff in 2018. And 2014. […]
Is this how democracy was supposed to work in U.S.? These weeks are difficult with all the unkind things being said about the candidates and the political parties. The TV […]
What is value of your vote? As the election approaches, I wonder the value of my vote? When all our elected individuals vote as the political party directs, what is […]
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.
