Tuesday marks the start of two big events on the calendar Black History Month and the Chinese Lunar New Year. Throughout February, suburban communities, schools and colleges, libraries, and religious and secular groups will commemorate and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent.
It s like a godsend : Suburban businesses get pandemic relief from The Barstool Fund
Monique Howery, owner of Moni s Soulfood Fiesta in Elgin, is another one of the beneficiaries of The Barstool Fund. Rick West | Staff Photographer
Brothers Constantine, right, and Bill Zavacos, owners of Sunmade Cleaners in Palatine, received $30,000 from The Barstool Fund, which raises money for small businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They proudly display a Barstool sticker on the front door of their business. Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer
Little Louie s, a downtown Northbrook restaurant owned by Pete Weiss, center, received help from The Barstool Fund so employees could keep working.