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The Columbian Exchange: Our Debt to Indigenous Americans
Sitting in Nando's Peri-Peri, we were enjoying chicken splashed with Nando's Peri-Peri sauce, seasoned with African Bird's Eye Chilies, which some sources say "grow wild" in Africa. Chili peppers may grow wild in Africa now, but all chili peppers come from one place: Central America, specifically Mexico. The word "chili" is from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs who were defeated so soundly by Cortez in the early 16th century.
October is Membership Month
There is strength in numbers. In chamber-world, we mean number of members. Today, our membership comprises just under 30% of all local businesses. We hope to grow that number. This October, we are launching a focused membership drive. "Membership Month" features special offers for businesses just joining us and a chance to win prizes for current members referring businesses to us.
La Lupita Mexican Cuisine:
Located in the heart of the near-west suburbs in Berwyn, La Lupita has been dishing up homemade authentic Mexican cuisine for more than 13 years. Families from Berwyn and surrounding areas such as Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest, Riverside and North Riverside enjoy the homemade tortillas and the true flavors of Mexico. Lupita's son Sal Figueroa says, "Ever since I can remember my mom was involved with food.
Boutet's conspiracy theories
I wasn't at the meeting. I didn't watch it on TV. I haven't listened to the audio tape. But I kept hearing about the meeting the Oak Park Village Board held on Sept. 5 and how it went off the rails. The shouting. The finger-pointing. The accusations. All about the long-planned, exceedingly thoughtful and inclusive updating of the aged zoning ordinance.
Altiro rises out of the ashes of Erik's Deli
Not your average deli: The dining room of the new Altiro restaurant. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Not your average deli: The dining room of the new Altiro restaurant. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Not your average deli: The dining room of the new Altiro restaurant. | ALEXA ROGALS/Staff Photographer Not your average deli: The dining room of the new Altiro restaurant. Bobbie Raymond, of Oak Park, tries the steak tacos.
Lake and Lathrop project gets new contract
"We've never really had go/no-go dates in contracts before, so I think this gives us a lot more commitment than we've had." The long-delayed redevelopment project at Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue in River Forest has a new developer and a new timeline. Village trustees voted unanimously on Monday to approve a contract with Sedgwick Partners, owned by River Forester Marty Paris, to proceed with plans to breathe new life into that corner. The contract, which was signed after a Sept.
OPRF boys soccer on a roll
OPRF midfielder Andrew Barkidjija attemps a shot on goal against Downers Grove South on Thursday, Sept. 14 in a West Suburban Conference crossover game in Oak Park. (Alexa Rogals/Staff Photographer) OPRF center midfielder James Maguire elevates above a pair of Downers Grove South defenders to score a goal off a header on Thursday, Sept. 14 during a soccer game in Oak Park.
Staying active, engaged and in touch with joy
When Harriet Hausman and Barbara Ballinger receive their Ulyssean Awards this Friday night at Brookdale Plaza (formerly Holley Court Terrace), they will join a lengthening roster of distinguished "olders" who have been honored for significant contributions to our villages. Think of it as a "lifetime achievement." And what lifetimes.
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