The Bolla family: Nearly a century of superb Prosecco in the Valdobbiadene By Dwight Casimere Valdo is the oldest winery to produce Prosecco in Italy’s famed Valdobbiadene, the home of that country’s celebrated sparkling wine. For nearly a century, the Bolla family has used its commitment to tradition, the region, and the land to produce […]
The Bolla family: Nearly a century of superb Prosecco in the Valdobbiadene
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Pace reappoints chairman to fifth term
Pace reappoints chairman to fifth term Rick Kwasneski has been reappointed to serve a fifth four-year term as Chairman of the Pace Board of Directors, gathering unanimous support from the elected County Board officials charged with the selection process. Kwasneski has served as Pace Chairman since 2006, and prior to that served on the […]
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Public warned of fake prescription pills, drug substitutions as Fentanyl use rises
Public warned of fake prescription pills, drug substitutions as Fentanyl use rises Synthetic and designer drugs can cause life-threatening illnesses, death By The Times Weekly News Service Now that summer is in full swing with concerts, music festivals and sporting events, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) is warning the public to stay safe by avoiding […]
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Joliet VA Clinic to host mobile food pantry
Joliet VA Clinic to host mobile food pantry The Times Weekly, News Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital’s Joliet Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a mobile food pantry on July 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Joliet CBOC parking lot and is open to all […]
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Joliet Slammers celebrate three Frontier League All-Stars
Joliet Slammers celebrate three Frontier League All-Stars Frontier League names Brylie Ware, Cole Cook, and Cam Aufderheide as League All-Stars The Times Weekly, News service The Joliet Slammers will be well-represented in the Frontier League’s All-Star game next week with three representatives: third baseman Brylie Ware, and pitchers Cole Cook, and Cam Aufderheide. Brylie […]
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Joliet Central & West Incoming Freshman Orientation
Joliet Central & West Incoming Freshman Orientation We are excited to offer incoming freshmen the opportunity to attend an in-person orientation on August 10 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Central or West Campus. Incoming freshmen should attend the orientation for the campus they will attend this fall. Transportation is provided to students residing 1.5 […]
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Joliet Public Library hires new executive Director
Joliet Public Library hires new executive Director The Joliet Public Library is excited to welcome Valerie Devine, former Executive Director of the Rialto Square Theatre, to the library staff. Devine will fill the role of Special Projects Coordinator. “We are thrilled to have Val on our team,” said Executive Director of Joliet Public Library, Megan […]
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Mayo Clinic to begin Monkeypox testing increasing nationwide testing capacity
Mayo Clinic to begin Monkeypox testing increasing nationwide testing capacity The Times Weekly web staff Mayo Clinic Laboratories will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC’s orthopoxviral test, which detects most non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox. “The ability of commercial laboratories to test for monkeypox is an important pillar in our comprehensive strategy to combat this […]
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Food-New Orleans’s Ralph’s on the Park
By Dwight Casimere Ralph’s on the Park 900 City Park Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 (504) 488-1000 Ralph’s on the Park is veteran restaurateur Ralph Brennan’s Magnus Opus. Presenting globally inspired cuisine that incorporates local favorites inside a magnificently restored historic building is nothing less than inspired. Overlooking City Park, Ralph’s is considered the most […]
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Food-A Foodie’s tour of New Orleans
By Dwight Casimere Brennan’s 417 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-525-9711 Tujagues 429 Decatur Street New Orleans 70130 504-525-8676 French Quarter cuisine is duplicated around the world, but there’s nothing like the real thing. To eat, as Cole Porter wrote, ‘the real Turtle Soup, not merely the mock,’ you have to travel to New […]
