Living

Considering that Logan Square's Rey and April Colon met in a college writing class and both encouraged their children to be involved in the arts, it is understandable that their offspring might incorporate these skills and talents in their adult lives. But, daughter Kristiana Rae has taken talent added perseverance, hard work, passion and heart too. 

Federal tax credits, the State of Illinois Recovery Act Rebate and Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program rebates are available for energy efficiency, reducing initial costs and monthly energy bills.

Federal tax credits
Included in these incentives for existing homes used as principal residences are biomass stoves; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; insulation; roofs; water heaters (non-solar); and windows and doors. They are scheduled for a credit of 30% of cost for up to $1500 thru Dec. 31, 2010.

If you have been to a farmers’ market recently and purchased some tomatoes, you know what a real tomato tastes like. With their greenhouses, hoop houses and other tricks local farmers have been harvesting tomatoes for weeks now.