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 […]
The Wide World of Wine-Chianti Lovers U.S. Tour 2022 in Chicago
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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
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Entertainment-Tribeca Festival At Home June 8-26 at Tribecafilm.com
By Dwight Casimere More than 80 films, online premieres and exclusive live chats with filmmakers from Tribeca Festival 2022 can now be enjoyed form the comfort of your living space with Tribeca At Home. Visit tribecafilm.com/at-home for more information. Among the dazzling documentary premieres are Kaepernick and America, at NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his […]
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Wayne’s Words: Joliet quality water source means economic growth
Joliet has a 100-year agreement with the City of Chicago that caps the cost of future water rates. Included in that agreement, as pointed out here before, is a clause that Chicago cannot sell the water system to a private sector firm. That possibility has reared its head again at a recent Chicago City Council environment committee meeting. The committee voted down a proposed ordinance named “Water for All.” The proposed ordinance included a prohibition on privatizing the water infrastructure. In other words, the Chicago City Council, at least some of them might still want the option of selling the system.
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County Health officials caution residents to be aware COVID is still spreading
The health department offered practical advice to slowing down the number of cases, such as wearing masks when out in public places and be conscientious of social distancing. Additionally, they urge everyone to get vaccinated or obtain booster shots by calling the health department at 815-774-7386 for an appointment. Local pharmacies also have vaccinations, including booster shots.
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Illinois to open Family Planning Clinics
“How dare the Supreme Court send women back 100 years,” she said. “I am an African-America woman in my 60s and this was something I never thought I would see in my lifetime. This was a protection for women, and it is our right to choose whether we want to carry a baby to term or no. We as women deserve to make decisions about our bodies. It will be sad if my daughter has fewer rights than I did growing up.”
