In last week’s column, I wrote about two Leos and their connections to John and Cecelia Boos’ home — the Wood Building at the southwest corner of Independence and Frederick streets.

In a November, 2024 Wirecutter article titled “How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards,” Ms. Yazawa touted another John Boos & Co. product to protect and preserve wood: Boos Block Board Cream.

From Effingham County, John Boos & Co is featured for their Maple Cutting Board. The Effingham based business has been crafting products for 130 years. Fire Doll Studio is representing Champaign ...