As part of the “Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois” campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) donated 50,000 pounds of ground pork to nine regional food banks in 2023. Recently, IPPA President Chad Leman was joined by Illinois Corn Growers Association Board Member Shane Gray and staff members from the Illinois Pork […]
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Will County Health Department, IDPH Remind Residents to Prevent Holiday Foodborne Illnesses
With Thanksgiving just days away, the Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind Will County residents to take precautions this holiday season to protect everyone from foodborne Illnesses. Every year, the CDC estimates 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 pass away. […]
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CSCVB Releases Fall/Winter Festivals, Events Guide
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CSCVB) annual Festivals and Events Guide is back with its Fall 2023/Winter 2024 edition. “Our staff and community partners have done a thorough job in putting this valuable tool together,” said Jim Garrett, President/CEO of the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau. The CSCVB Festivals and Events Guide […]
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Say Cheese – Cottage Cheese, That Is!
The new food trend is adding cottage cheese to your diet, but where does fad end and healthy eating begin? Cottage cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics, but the salt content can add up quickly. When working cottage cheese into one’s diet, plan your meals and eat in moderation. Options include […]
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Eat Deliberately this Holiday Season
November, December, and January bring bountiful holiday meals. While it’s tempting to chow down, experts are cautioning how overindulgence can make you feel mentally and physically crummy in the moment, plus open the door to long-term unhealthy eating habits. Have the right mindset… Andrew Zasada, MD, provides emergency department care at OSF HealthCare. He says […]
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Locavore Farm Holding Inaugural Autumn Farm/Art Experience; Collaborates with LB Market
On Saturday, October 21, from noon to 8 p.m., Locavore Farm, 11588 N. 17500E in Grant Park, will host its inaugural Autumn Art and Farm Experience – a curated event, connecting the creativity of handmade art and design with the development of agricultural ecosystems that inspire sustainable and self-sufficient food systems and lifestyles. Partnering with […]
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Frankfort Fall Fest 2023: Street Closures and Traffic Advisory
The much-anticipated Frankfort Fall Fest is just around the corner, bringing together the community for a weekend of festivities, entertainment, and camaraderie. As we prepare for this exciting event, the Village of Frankfort would like to inform residents, visitors, and businesses about the temporary street closures, parking restrictions, and traffic adjustments that will be in […]
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CSCVB Releases Updated ‘Cheers and Beers’ Guide
Looking for a place to enjoy a deliciously unique, ice cold locally brewed beer or find the best location to sip on an after-work drink? How about discovering the perfect wine bar to impress your significant other? The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) has produced its second “Cheers and Beers” guide to help […]
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Mayor Ogle Brings Back Taste of Frankfort 2023
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle announced his fundraising committee, once again, will host the popular fall fundraiser, Taste of Frankfort, on Tuesday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME – 23320 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The event will feature a wide variety of food samplings from some of the finest restaurants […]
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As You Age, Say No to Junk Food
Greasy pizza, cookies, sugary drinks – you name it – junk food has a grip on many Americans, including people between 50-and-80 years old. About 13 percent of adults in that age group are addicted to highly processed foods (one-in-eight), according to a study by the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. “It […]