Illinois Made Program Welcomes Diverse Class of Small Businesses, Showcasing the Heart of McHenry County's Craftsmanship Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the induction of 48 small businesses into the prestigious Illinois Made program, marking the largest class since its inception in 2016…
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Stacy McCaskill’s eyes lit up as she told the story of her farm’s beginnings. She and her wife, Dr. Ronda DeVold, DVM, had found a property for sale that would be closer to Dr. DeVold’s work and allow the veterinarian to have horses. Despite being just a couple of minutes from Woodstock’s historic…
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Taste a local treat with a twist! Julie Ann's Frozen Custard is a family-owned frozen custard shop and a McHenry County institution. Back in 1985, John and Mary Zielnicki started creating their hand-crafted custard recipe that is still used today! What makes Julie Ann's so special is the quality of…
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You’ve had ‘farm to fork’ – now try grain to glass When you visit Rush Creek Distilling , you’ll probably drive right by some of the fields where local farmers grow the corn, wheat and rye that go into the craft spirits you’re about to enjoy. Take one of Rush Creek’s popular distillery tours to…
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