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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whatever your usual excuse for not voting in a primary election, it doesn’t apply in 2022. Not familiar with the candidates? You have additional time this year to get to […]
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.
