Month: March 2023

Gas utility price hikes in dispute

By Andrew Adams Consumer advocates, environmentalists and Chicago residents gathered in front of the Chicago offices of Peoples Gas this week to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed rate increase from the gas utility. Several advocacy groups, including the Citizens Utility Board, Blacks in Green and

Food-truck operators receive reprieve until January 1, 2024, amended Ordinance approved

By Jason Crane To the relief of many food truck operators in Aurora, the Aurora City Council approved, 11-0, a motion to amend and include the implementation of a location provision to take effect January 1, 2024 for those existing, registered mobile food vendors at the City Council meeting, Tuesday,

Recipe of the Week: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients1 pound dry kidney beans1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound andouille sausage, sliced4 cups water2 cups long grain white

Representative Stephanie Kifowit to receive Elected Official Award

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was recently honored by the office of State treasurer Michael W. Frerichs with the Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official Award. She took the opportunity to reflect on the impact of Women’s History Month in Illinois. “Women’s History Month honors the self-evident truth that women