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Jane Lethlean Special to the Journal-Standard FREEPORT — Get ready for the big screen and the bold sound of cinema on April 15 when the Lindo Theatre reopens for business in downtown Freeport. Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas, said the Downers Grove-run business is following health standards established by experts. “We are excited," Johnson said. "It has been a long year, and this is good news for us and for the people who long to return to the magic of movies on the big screen. “We have been monitoring the virus and how it affects the studios for release of films. The way thin...

I’ll admit it. I have been venturing out, getting back to some sense of normalcy as things begin to reopen after a year of almost living in the COVID bubble.

Jane Lethlean Special to the Journal-Standard FREEPORT — As a recent graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in civil engineering, Gene Nott of Freeport got his first job with Civil, now called the Helm Group, in 1971. It was a dream come true for the up-and-coming field engineer, only to find himself drafted into the Army Reserve two months later. After serving his country for six months, Nott returned to Freeport, walked through the doors of then Civil and asked if he still had a job. The answer was yes. Nott was recognized by the Helm Group this past week for 50 years of help...

Freeport man pens story of his life with second book Jane Lethlean Special to the Journal-Standard FREEPORT — In his 80 years of life, Bob Hendrickson has written two books that deal with his family. The second one is the story of his own life, a memoir for him, his children, and grandchildren. Published in February, Hendrickson titled his book, “Going With God: My Life Story.” Hendrickson started his memoir 11 years ago, but shelved it to write his first book about his family's rich history. Hendrickson's second book covers his life from his earliest memories of life in a rural setting...

Jane Lethlean Special to The Journal-Standard FREEPORT — In March 2020, Stacy Cain of Freeport opened the door to J & S Studio to give children and adults a place to tap into their artistic side. COVID-19 had Cain closing her door not long after she opened. Two weeks ago, she held a children’s paint party and is ready to get back to the business that brings people together. “I wanted to have an art studio for children and adults as a place to be able to express themselves through art,” Cain said. “My business plan was to make the studio a place for women to have a girl’s night...