FARM TO TABLE l If you love authentic Mexican food and hyperlocal produce, then don't miss this dinner teaming Chicago's El Molcajete Sauces and Cedillo's urban farm

RESTAURANTS l The owners of Uncommon Ground, a Chicago farm to table pioneer, are retiring after 35 years and seek a like-minded new operator to sustain their legacy

CHEFS l It's great when a friend who has elevated Chicago's food culture get rewarded. So I'm thrilled about Rob Levitt's promotion to The Publican's Executive Chef

FARM DINNERS l Village Farmstand, a farmer-owner e-commerce local food retailer, is launching a series of "farm" dinners on May 22 in Evanston, just outside Chicago

CHEFS l James Beard Award-winning Chicago area chef Sarah Stegner has always generously praised the vendors who provide her ingredients. She is now highlighting them in her Spotlight Series.

CHEFS l Chef Brian Jupiter of Chicago's Frontier is teaming with Niman Ranch & Mariano's on Thursday 's lamb dinner, and there's a discount

FARMERS MARKETS l It was a bit of a schlep for me to get to the opening of Green City indoor market on Saturday. I wouldn't have missed it..

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising is presenting its 3rd webinar on farming & climate change, and is holding a winter solstice party...

FARMERS MARKETS l While there are fewer farmers market choices in the winter, there are several dozen across the state. Get a link to a list

FARMERS MARKETS l I visited Green City Market Saturday to observe the end of the outdoor market season. Time to count the days til spring...