The long hot summer is just about in the books. Labor Day is upon us and traditionally everyone is supposed to be refreshed and ready to go back to work.

Zaca Mesa Winery’s 2007 Roussanne is fresh, flexible, and feisty

Roussanne may very well be the most assertive alternative white wine varietal on the market today. Noted for intensity of flavor profiles, weight and age ability, it is the wines versatility that captivates the pallet with jump-out-of-the-glass flavors, racy acidity and a sultry mouthfeel. Roussanne, indigenous to the Rhone Valley, has something for every taste and every season.

The nation’s three largest African American fraternities are asking their brothers to lead the movement to put boys on the path to success.

Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman accepted an award from DePaul University for the village’s community planning and development work.