Potatoes and sweet potatoes are both starchy root vegetables that provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, with sweet potatoes having a higher vitamin A content and slightly lower glycemic index.
Potatoes vs. Sweet Potatoes: Which Has More Health Benefits?
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Christmas Romance Books and More by various authors
This holiday season, readers can enjoy a variety of Christmas romance books and other novels, including “Only for the Holidays” by Abiola Bello, “Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge” by Kjersti Herland Johnsen, “The Christmas Cookie Wars” by Eliza Evans, “The Holiday Honeymoon Switch” by Julia McKay, and “You Better Watch Out” by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth.
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Wine of the Week
San Felice, a Tuscan winery, has been pioneering innovations in the region for 50 years, blending native grape varieties with traditional international grapes to create wines of exceptional character.
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Goodman Theatre Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol a holiday favorite
Goodman Theatre of Chicago’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, directed by Jessica Thebus, is a heart-stopping production with stellar performances, terrific stagecraft, and a stellar cast led by Christopher Donahue as Ebeneezer Scrooge.
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Thanksgiving holiday season food safety tips
The Will County Health Department is urging residents to follow food safety guidelines during the holiday season to prevent foodborne illnesses, including thawing turkeys safely, using a food thermometer, and storing leftovers promptly.
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Joliet lights up the season with Holiday Festivals, parade and Santa
The GLOW Holiday festival will transform Slammer Stadium into a winter wonderland from November 27 to January 5, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting local charities, and a light-up parade in downtown Joliet on November 29.
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Biased home appraisals steal $150 billion from Black home wealth
Black Americans have lost $150 billion in home equity due to biased home appraisals, and a pilot program at Fayetteville State University aims to increase the representation of Black professionals in the appraisal industry and enhance awareness of appraisal bias.
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West Point School of Music presents its inaugural holiday concert Pan is Beautiful
West Point School of Music’s Epic Steel Orchestra will be performing a Holiday Concert Showcase of Caribbean music on December 13th at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, with proceeds going towards the school’s mission of providing high-quality music education to underprivileged youth.
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City of Joliet Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
The City of Joliet will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th, with garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup delayed one day, and the Ottawa Street parking deck will be free of charge from Thursday, November 28th to Sunday, December 1st.
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Joliet lights up the season with GLOW Holiday Festival, Parade and Santa
The GLOW Holiday Festival will transform Slammer Stadium into an enchanting winter wonderland, featuring millions of twinkling lights, whimsical sculptures, and festival activities, with one dollar from each ticket purchased benefiting local charities.
