Local Farmers Markets
To help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher: Saturdays –…
Coalition of Tipped Workers, Service Operators, Local Businesses Oppose Effort to Eliminate Tip Credit
Legislation would lead to less take-home pay for workers and increased costs for the hospitality industry and consumers. A coalition of tipped workers, service operators, and local businesses recently urged the General Assembly to reject a flawed proposal that would eliminate the tip credit. HB 5345 would fundamentally alter the way restaurants, bars, breweries, hotels,…
Legion Fish Fry
At a Glance: Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly all-you-can-eat while dining in, fish fry on Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Don’t forget delicious desserts, from the Legion Auxiliary,…
Survey Shows Majority of Illinois Restaurant Employees Oppose Eliminating Tip Credit
Eliminating tip credit, would lead to less take-home pay, increased costs for restaurants/consumers. SPRINGFIELD – A recent survey of tipped restaurant employees in Illinois found a strong majority agree the current tipping system works well for them and should not be changed. The survey of 281 Illinois servers, bartenders, and other tipped staff was conducted…
WCHD Hosting Five Food Bank Mobile Markets
The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14, and July 12, and will be held in the parking lot of the Will County Health Department’s main…
Health Department Food Bank Mobile Market March 21
The Will County Health Department is hosting a Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Market on Thursday, March 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the health departments parking lot, 501 Ella Avenue in Joliet. Anyone needing food assistance is welcome to receive free groceries. No ID, documentation, or pre-approval is needed. Distribution is on a…
Legion Fish Fry March 9
Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday, March 9, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. You might also want to try a special dessert for only $2,…
CSCVB Doubling Points in ‘Restaurant Month’
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) is coining February as “Restaurant Month.” To celebrate, the CSCVB is doubling the points in their “Savor the Southland” mobile passport program. “Savor the Southland” rewards points for visiting local restaurants, which then earns participants with southland swag for their points. The program is free and available…
Frankie’s Pizzeria January Local Business Spotlight
For her January local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, we are honored to recognize Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee because of their incredible employees and customer…
Legion Fish Fry February 10
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, when Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host their monthly fish fry, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at 109 E. North Street in Peotone. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat perch or catfish dinner are $15 and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. You’ll also…
Legion Fish Fry December 9
Don’t forget to stop by Peotone American Legion Post 392, 109 E. North Street, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for some delicious fish after a great day at Christmas in the Village. Dinners (all-you-can-it, if dining in) are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, plus this…
50,000 Pounds of Pork Donated to Regional Foodbanks
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
