Grumpy old man ruins couple’s shopping trip If you shop in Woodstock at the big-box stores, you might run into the grumpy old man with the mean, nasty mouth. Let me tell you about a dear friend of mine and what she went through. She and her husband went to a store in Woodstock. She […]
Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling consistent with constitution The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade (1973) was spot on, because as the majority noted, the U.S. Constitution is neutral on abortion. Justice [Samuel] Alito stated, “The constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision. […]
You should report air traffic noise, pollution from O’Hare Noticed any noise pollution above your house? I have lived in Woodstock over six years now, and it seems to be getting worse and worse. Due to our proximity to O’Hare Airport, the landing aircraft “air-brake” above our city. This goes on all day, every day, […]
What happened to rule ‘by we the people’… ? Now that Roe vs. Wade has been overturned and there are more guns on the streets, more mass shootings, it makes one wonder. With a majority of the people supporting abortion and gun control, why aren’t they the law of our land? Sadly, our politicians and […]
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.
