“The price of gas is eating a hole in everyone’s pocket. Metra riders save money and avoid the stress of driving on the way to the ballpark,” says Janice R. Thomas, Metra’s Deputy Executive Director. “We could not be more excited to bring this opportunity to baseball fans and families, and we look forward to providing a safe transportation option to and from each stadium. Like Chicago’s Crosstown Classic, we can’t wait to see lots of fans wearing their jerseys on the train.”
The Frontier League’s Slammers and Boomers to face off in new The Metra Series
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Supreme Court decision heavily diminishes ineffective counsel defense
“It makes no sense to excuse a habeas petitioner’s counsel’s failure to raise a claim altogether because of ineffective assistance in postconviction proceedings, as (the case of) Martinez and Trevino did, but to fault the same petitioner for that postconviction counsel’s failure to develop evidence in support of the trial-ineffectiveness claim,” Sotomayor responded.
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Hickory Creek Middle School’s annual talent show results in three-way Tie
Frankfort, Hickory Creek Middle School (HCMS) 6 , 7 , and 8 graders had the opportunity to showcase their talents for a large group of teachers, peers, and parents at the 17th annual talent show, held on Monday, May 16. The 13 different acts performed were divided up into two categories: instrumental music and singing. […]
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National Restaurant Association NRA Show 2022 – Restaurants fight staff shortages with robots
Restaurants to fight labor shortage with robots By Dwight Casimere With the easing of COVID restrictions and the reemergence of in house dining, the restaurant industry is finding ways to fight its most formidable obstacle, the lack of personnel to staff key in-house positions. Lack of wait staff, cooks and other line personnel is the […]
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The Wide World of Wine-Chianti Lovers U.S. Tour 2022 in Chicago
The Wide World of Wine-Chianti Lovers U.S. Tour 2022 in Chicago By Dwight Casimere The roots of Chianti wine go back to the time of the Romans and beyond, yet its producers continue to find ways to reimagine Italy’s most famous wine. Chianti Lovers U.S. Tour 2022 landed in Chicago recently with a look at […]
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Southwestern Star Dip
Southwestern Star Dip Makes: 2-2/3 cups / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Southwestern Star Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Aloha Burgers
Aloha Burgers Servings: 4 / Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients: Directions: Aloha Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Roasted Red Potato Salad
Roasted Red Potato Salad Servings: 8 / Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients: Directions: Roasted Red Potato Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Patchwork Quilt Cake
Patchwork Quilt Cake Servings: 15 / Total Time: 1 hr Ingredients: Frosting: Directions: Patchwork Quilt Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Grilled Jerk Chicken
Grilled Jerk Chicken Servings: 4 / Total Time: 45 mins Ingredients: Directions: Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home
