Huntley Speaks Out

Asked at Deicke Park: What do you miss most from the pre-COVID days?

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Allison Thompson, Elgin: “Not having to wear a mask, especially when it was hot. It kind of sucks.”
Jason Garrett, Elgin: “Indoor dining I miss the most. I like getting served. Taking your food and leaving right away, it’s not something you want to do to enjoy a nice meal.”
James Tran, Algonquin: “I just miss the concerts and hanging out, the fairs and getting out and socializing. The bars, too, are nice. I feel bad for the kids not being able to hang out with their friends, socializing. We have fairs and concerts all the time. (My son) likes going to the fairs and seeing the animals and all that stuff. Those were the good times.”
Abby Moldovan, Woodstock: “I miss church, mostly just being able to take my kids and have that sense of church community. I miss having a specific place where they can learn about Jesus and learn about God, you know, a place you can touch that is more present.”
Espiranza Delacruz, McHenry: “I miss most going out to eat in a restaurants. For my son, I miss going out to Chucky Cheese. We go there a lot, but now wherever we go, there are no kids there at all, so it’s not very fun for him.”