Tuesday night’s vote confirmed Woodstock as a relatively “blue” community in a decidedly “red” county within a politically “blue” state.Democrat Louisett “Lou” Ness, a late entry in the race for […]
For being a non-presidential election, next week’s vote is a pretty big deal.Surely you’ve heard about it. You can’t watch television these days with being bombarded by political messages – […]
Election Day here now in early voting, vote by mailEarly voting and voting by mail for the Nov. 8 general election is underway in McHenry County. The first early voting site […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer.Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning […]
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 […]
Dinner auction celebrates Marian Catholic’s 60 yearsMarian Central Catholic High School’s 60th Diamond Anniversary event will be held Saturday, April 9, at Starline Factory in Harvard.According to a news release, […]
Only once in a generation will you have the chance to make the kinds of decisions you will be asked to make in 2022.This is a special year that will, […]
At mid-year, 2021 was shaping up to be the year of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Woodstock.Vaccines had been available for more than six months and the weekly number […]
In sports, you often can’t tell the players without a program.In the 2022 election, you won’t be able to tell the congressional candidates without a map.And you don’t need to […]
Research has shown that if the state’s school districts were reduced by half, there would be an annual operating savings of up to $170 million and the state could save […]
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.
