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Chicago Johnny's, Josh Downey, The Great Chicago Pizza Cookbook

Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about having a […]

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Chicago Johnny's, Josh Downey, The Great Chicago Pizza Cookbook

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.

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