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Taking ‘a joy ride’

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Chess game in progress, friends Andy Hendrickson (left) and Jonathan Stassen ride in the Metra Café Car on their way back to Woodstock after a day in Chicago. “The café car encourages community connection and introduces a little bit of joy,” Stassen said. “We’ve already talked to a lot of people.” Independent photo by Susan W. Murray.

Response to trial runs will determine Metra Café Car’s future By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Brothers Al and Blake Johanson and friend David Wilson made an event of their trip on the Union Pacific Northwest line on Nov. 11.  The three converged from their homes to ride the rails in the Metra Café Car on […]

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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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Picture of Susan W. Murray

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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