By Dwight Casimere “Here I am on the Metro Bus again, Talking and meditating to myself, Counting the people, Who’s getting on, And who’s getting off. Traffic is so jammed up. Morning Commute. Evening is no better. But still I ride…” Those are the words in a poem by Sheila White, a homeless photojournalist living […]
Movie Review: “Street Reporter” a short but powerful film about a homeless reporter
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Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Servings: 4 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Pork Chops ‘n’ Pierogi
Pork Chops ‘n’ Pierogi Servings: 2 / Total Time: 25 mins Ingredients: Directions: Pork Chops ‘n’ Pierogi Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables
Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables Servings: 6 / Total Time: 45 mins Ingredients: Directions: Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet
Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet Servings: 4 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: 2. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Apple Cider Chicken Quinoa Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Davis Cp Action: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Korean Republic to seal a Davis Cup Final spot in November
By Dwight Casimere World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz carved out a win against Korea’s Kwon Soonwoo to advance Spain to the Knockout rounds to determine the Davis Cup Champions in November in Malaga, Spain. Alcaraz got off to a rocky start at the Davis Cup, losing to Canada’s top-rated Auger-Aliassime fresh off the Spaniards historic […]
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Frances Tiafoe bows out of US Davis Cup team after US Open loss
By Dwight Casimere Photo: Simon Bruty/USTA Following his stunning loss to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling five=set US Open semi, the 22nd seed, Frances Tiafoe withdrew from the US Davis Cup team. The first Black man to reach the US Open semis since Arthur Ashe was understandably down when he responded to a post-match […]
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US Open Men’s Final: Tennis crowns its new king-19 year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain
By Dwight Casimere Photo: AP Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz is the World No. 1 Men’s Tour ATP ranked player. He has set a new record as the youngest men’s player to capture the role at the age if 19, Martina Hingis still holds the women’s record for the youngest female player to become World No. 1 […]
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Governor Pritzker speaks in Shorewood
Governor J.B. Pritzker along with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local officials met in Shorewood, IL recently to announce the ongoing improvements to roadways in the Joliet and Shorewood area. This project is one of the major investments in Will County Infrastructure that will be funded through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan. Mayor DeBold […]
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Will you own an electric car?
EVs could mean fewer people on America’s Interstates. Currently in most American communities it’s much easier to go home to recharge at your own power station. Cross country driving will be out of the question or very difficult in an EV for the next two or three years. Currently an EV will go about 250 to 350 miles on a charge. This means you will always be searching for the next power station. This will be a major lifestyle change.
