Heber Vidal News Today

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza’s office is holding an awards ceremony to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday. According to a news release from Mendoza’s office, they will be celebrating six for their contributions to the community. Among those awarded are Eastern Illinois University Chief of Police Marisol Vargas Gamboa, Owners of Café Santa […]

Juchitán anunció nuevas medidas sanitarias para cortar con la cadena de contagios ante el aumento de casos y fallecimientos a causa del Covid-19, en  medio de la tercera ola de la pandemia que azota a la región del Istmo de Tehuantepec, la segunda con más casos del estado.  En un video, el director de Salud del Ayuntamiento, Heber Vidal Sánchez , informó que la decisión de intensificar las medidas restrictivas se da después de los resultados de la reunión interinstitucional con auto...

Cafe Santa Rosa Two Peoria coffee bars cut out the middleman between the coffee farms in Latin America and their stores. WCBU Student Reporter Jordan Mead explores how Zion Coffee Bar and Café Santa Rosa are forging more equitable relationships. Coffee growers in Latin America are often working at a disadvantage in negotiating pay and benefits. Thats especially true for smaller coffee farms. Zion Coffee Bar is focusing on compensating the farmers for the value they provide. “Our goal is ...

Cafe Santa Rosa / Facebook With the regions move back to Tier 1 COVID mitigations, some Peoria restaurants are offering indoor dining as an option for the first time in weeks. Eateries began reopening as central Illinois Region 2 moved back into Tier 1 on Sunday. Under modified rules announced by Gov. JB Pritzker last week, it means restaurants and bars can host indoor service at 25 percent capacity or 25 people -- whichever is less. Childers Eatery & Catering Operations Manager Rose Mosely i...