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, Robb […]
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 percent […]
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 in who […]
By Julia Easthamnews@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 “long haul” […]
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, he […]
By Julia Easthamnews@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, and Robb […]
“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 pale in […]
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. (An […]
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 is […]
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 new […]
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.
