We are saturated with news. We know about the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump. Every day we are updated about the latest court proceedings and what is still to come. What can you do about it? Nothing....
The Biden-Harris administration released updated protective air quality standards that will save lives and money, especially in communities of color and low-income communities, and will benefit future generations.
Roses and other flowers dramatically go up in price before Valentine’s Day. As you are reading this column someone is doubling if not tripling the prices on their roses. Roses that might sell for $39.95 off the grocery store shelf are now marked up to $79.95 and often over $100.00. If your roses are delivered to your sweetheart, you can count on spending $100.00 and probably much more.
A woman has never told me she felt good about her abortion. For 39 years I served in pastoral roles in different places. I had numerous women tell me they felt like they had no choice. Some said they...
This January 15, our nation again will observe the only national holiday designated as a day of service. The Martin Luther King, Jr. federal was first observed in 1986. But it took another 17 years for all 50 states to recognize the holiday, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.
The news stays filled with endless examples of hyper-partisanship out of Washington. It is no surprise most people think that’s the only thing happening in Washington. It’s not.
People still reach out across party lines to try to get great...
2024 is here and congratulations – you are here to celebrate!
This is the time of the year when people are making New Year’s resolutions. Typically, the most common is to lose a few pounds.
I suspect you want to lose...
A Veterans Day Tribute to Sator "Sandy" Sanchez, the Hero Behind the Name of Our School. Students of Sator Sanchez School and members of the Joliet community, have you ever stopped to wonder why our school is named after...
Edward Blum, the conservative lawyer who led the fight to overturn affirmative action, has a new target in his quest to dismantle civil rights advancements: The Fearless Fund, a venture capitalist (VC) fund dedicated to leveling the playing field for Black women and women of color.
A friend of mine has said, “I don’t watch the news, it’s too depressing.” Depressing is probably a reasonable word. Yet, be glad that you weren’t in the news because that would be more depressing.
Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.
