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 […]
“The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.” – Meryl Streep “When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and […]
Will it be a Democrat or a Republican who wins the Illinois House District 63 seat this year? Democrat Jack Franks of Marengo won his first term in the Illinois […]
Ballots have a few contests for both Democrats, Republicans
Lisa Lohmeyer lisawithwoodstock@gmail.com Woodstock should build upon its history Woodstock has a rich and diverse culture. A rural farm community that honors its natural resources. A fascinating manufacturing tradition – […]
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Woodstock resident Bob Will is like many of us. He worked hard all his life, raised a beautiful…
