Chicago outdoors: Embracing the memories and tears of The Salmon Stop
Living the memories the day after the sale of The Salmon Stop in Waukegan. One of the area's most venerable bait and tackle shops will close after 52 years.
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Living the memories the day after the sale of The Salmon Stop in Waukegan. One of the area's most venerable bait and tackle shops will close after 52 years.
Dale Bowman Capt. Augie Ralph had just finished entering data for a new license Saturday when I walked into the Salmon Stop in Waukegan. ‘‘You’re playing Russian roulette with this machine,’’ wife Lori said. A few minutes later, the guy came in and said, ‘‘Did my license go through?’’ Not an idle question. On March 1, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources rolled out a new system for licensing, permitting, campground reservations and registration services. As with most rollouts, it has been bumpy. Lori Ralph texted me early on the first day about issues. At least the I...