“He was a good Catholic, a good family man, a good lawyer, and most of all, a really nice guy.” That’s how Jim Campion’s best friend, Jack Darby, described him last week. Jim died April 19, 2026. We was 79. Jack knew Jim well. He was the only nonfamily member asked to be a pallbearer […]
Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to make our community a better place for all to live.” But her work with the American Red Cross has also contributed to disaster relief for […]
For commitment to and participation in local service groups and community events, attorney Jim Campion of Woodstock has received the McHenry County Bar Association’s 2021 Distinguished Service award. The award was presented during the Bar Association’s Law Day ceremony last month. Campion has been a member of the Woodstock Noon Rotary Club since 1978, served […]
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