Wedged in among other Mexican restaurants on a busy Southwest Side street, El Solazo stands out because, as one patron says, the food is just like “grandmother’s food — really good.” Owner Jose Barajas said his business has survived the recession because he knows what he has to do to be successful. “If you have […]
December 21, 2010Read More

More young children and families living in Illinois have had to seek assistance with food this year, according to a 2010 report by Feeding Illinois, a food-distribution organization. The report found that in 2009, food banks provided emergency food to 1.4 million Illinois residents, which is one out of 10 men, women and children in […]
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