Senegalese filmmaker Angele Diabang Brener’s debut feature film, So Long a Letter, explores the complexities of polygamy in modern-day Africa through the story of a woman’s defiance in the face of betrayal.
32nd New York African Film Festival- Africa at BAM premieres Senegal’s So Long a Letter
Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Above The Rest
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani unveiled his latest creation, Alto Italian Steakhouse at Wind Creek Chicago Southland, which offers a high-end dining experience with stunning skyline views, bold Italian flavors, and world-class hospitality.
Romeoville Secures Nearly $6 Million in Grants for Trail and Corridor Enhancements
The Village of Romeoville has been awarded nearly $6 million in grants by the Illinois Department of Transportation to fund two trail and corridor improvement projects, which will create a network of pedestrian paths throughout the community.
Simple yet Flavorful: Shrimp Pasta with Asparagus and Fresh Herbs
Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions, sauté shrimp and asparagus in olive oil with garlic and herbs, add mushrooms, chicken broth, and tomato, and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Discover the Perfect Blend of Sausage, Fennel, and Swiss Chard
This recipe calls for orecchiette pasta, Italian sausage, red onion, fennel, mushrooms, garlic, Swiss chard, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts, and is a delicious and nutritious meal for 6 people.
Family-Friendly Meal: Lasagna with Ricotta, Pesto, and Spinach
This recipe for Lasagna Bolognese combines cooked lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, pesto, spinach, and a cheese sauce made with butter, onion, garlic, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese, to create a delicious and flavorful dish.
Artichoke Hearts and Italian Panko Bread Crumbs Enhance Pasta Dish
This recipe features penne pasta tossed in a garlic and spinach sauce, topped with a creamy artichoke and Parmesan cheese sauce, and sprinkled with Italian-style panko bread crumbs.
For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Doctors had believed that going over the maximum dose of one lifesaving drug could lead to more abuse. But after patients improved with one more pill, they convinced the FDA to change its guidelines.
Why some towns lose local news − and others don’t
Since 2005, the US has lost over one-third of its local newspapers. A scholar found out why some communities can keep their papers − while others can’t.
Bat Rabies Risk on the Rise in Will County, Health Department Warns
The Will County Health Department is warning residents of the potential for exposure to rabies after a rabid bat was detected in Monee, and is urging them to stay away from bats and other wild animals, and to seek medical attention if they are bitten by one.

