Sandra Landen Machaj is a freelance writer who divides her time between West Chicago and McHenry. She has been published in various magazines. A frequent traveler, she uses her tra...view moreSandra Landen Machaj is a freelance writer who divides her time between West Chicago and McHenry. She has been published in various magazines. A frequent traveler, she uses her travel to enhance her study of history. Machaj�s interest in the McHenry area grew after spending time over the last 10 years at McCullom Lake, and she is a member of the McHenry County Historical Society.view less