Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comStaff members of The Woodstock Independent have won 26 awards in a statewide contest sponsored by the Illinois Press Association.The newspaper won 17 awards in the news-editorial competition, and designer Dianne […]
Virus hits too close to homeThat was the headline at the top of the March 11, 2020, edition of The Woodstock Independent.Schools cancel international travel over spring breakThat was the secondary […]
During a visit to Madison in late January 2020, I walked the commercial area east of the University of Wisconsin campus while Jordan, our younger golden retriever, was seeing his […]
Big kudos to [McHenry County Department of Health].I had to go to the McHenry old Kmart store to get my COVID-19 shot. The place was full of senior citizens and […]
By Ken PaulsonWhen government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for […]
Messages of “thank you,” “good job,” and “welcome” are due to some good people (and animals) doing good things to make Woodstock a great community.Here are a few deserved pats […]
By Cheryl WormleyFriday will mark a year since the first COVID-19 mandate in Illinois. I know where I was when I felt the impact of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first mandate […]
Keep state’s nuclear plants operating to secure futureWhen speaking about both the Future Energy Jobs Act, which is law, and the proposed Clean Energy Jobs Act, it makes sense to […]
Did you ever hear anyone say, “What Woodstock really needs is a [name a national brand store].”?Or, “I wish Woodstock had a [name a national brand restaurant].”Maybe you’ve even said […]
By Cheryl WormleyOh, yes! I asked and you responded!Two weeks ago, Declarations focused on blooming where we are planted as the pandemic waxes on and on. I took a chance […]
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.
