Outlander star Sam Heughan creates new cocktail with his whisky Sassenach and shares recipe for fans
Sam is keeping the Burns celebrations going with his special blend.
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The Illinois legislature of Representatives passed a bill spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus last Wednesday that would end cash bail.
The Pretrial Fairness Act, which gives Illinois until Jan. 1, 2023 to abolish cash bail, currently awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. Pritzker has expressed support for the bill in the past. If passed, Illinois will be the first state in the nation to end all cash bail.
Evanston mayoral candidate Sebastian Nalls, 20, said ending cash bail is a step in the right direction.
“This is an issue that hits directly at home for a lot of us,” Nalls said. “And it’s been disproportionately affecting Black and brown members of Illinois and members of the nation as a whole.”
To hit the slopes later, hit reserve now
Rachel Walker, The Washington Post
Jan. 21, 2021
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Last February, about three weeks before covid-19 shut the country down, I met my longtime best friend in Steamboat Springs, Colo., where we skied for four blissful days - one at the resort and three with Steamboat Powdercats. This was our annual us-only ski trip - no husbands or kids - and it was sublime. Days were filled skiing bottomless powder runs, thanks to a blower storm that preceded our arrival by only a few hours. At night we shouted ourselves hoarse alongside throngs of locals at the to
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Biss totally dominates fundraising in mayor’s race
Former State Senator Daniel Biss has 46 times as much money on hand for his Evanston mayoral campaign as the other two candidates in the race combined.
Former State Senator Daniel Biss has 46 times as much money on hand for his Evanston mayoral campaign as the other two candidates in the race combined.
Campaign finance reports due last Friday at the State Board of Elections show Biss has $119,324 on hand after spending $6,036 on his campaign so far.
By contrast Lori Keenan has $1,984 on hand after spending $1,041. And Sebastian Nalls has $680 on hand after spending $2,515.
3 great whisky cocktails that are perfect for Burns Night
Why not things a little differently this Burns Night?
A Rusty Nail is a simple but delicious cocktail. (Image: Will Shenton/CC-by-SA2.0)
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice On Burns Night, Scotch whisky is often enjoyed alongside the main meal, either neat or occasionally with some ice.