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Bob Benenson
6 days ago2 min read
Turns Out That Shopping Mall Indoor Farmers Market is a Great Idea
FARMERS MARKETS l There was no certainty that South Loop Indoor Farmers Market in Chicago's Water Tower Place Mall would succeed. But it has


Bob Benenson
Jan 272 min read
My First 2025 Visit to Green City's Indoor Market as Big Chill Subsided
FARMERS MARKETS l 24 degrees can feel warm at the end of the week that saw below-zero temperatures. My visit to Green City's indoor market..


Bob Benenson
Jan 192 min read
This Sunday Indoor Farmers Market Visit Was Polar (Vortex) Expedition
FARMERS MARKETS l Neither rain nor snow nor bitter cold keeps this local food fan from his appointed rounds — at an indoor farmers market...


Bob Benenson
Jan 175 min read
Chicago is a Local Food Winter Wonderland: Your Buying Guide
LOCAL FOOD l This article combines lists of Chicago region indoor winter farmers markets and other seasonal sources of locally produced food


Bob Benenson
Jan 133 min read
Farmers Market at Chicago's Water Tower Place is Elevated Experience
FARMERS MARKETS l Sunday was opening day for the South Loop Farmers Market's pop-up market at Chicago's Water Tower Place shopping mall...


Bob Benenson
Jan 53 min read
2025 Chicago Region Winter Farmers Market Schedule
FARMERS MARKETS l With the rise of "season extension," Chicago local food fans have more all-year options. The winter market sked is here...


Bob Benenson
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Inviting Photos from Opening Day at the Ravinia Indoor Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l It was news this past weekend when Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park IL went indoors for the first time....


Bob Benenson
Dec 14, 20242 min read
Meet Renee Davis, Green City Market's Interim Executive Director
FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Green City Market has named veteran non-profit leader Renee Davis as its interim executive director...


Bob Benenson
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Brand-New Winter Market in Highland Park Debuts This Weekend
FARMERS MARKETS l A longtime pillar of the Chicago area's farmers market community is adding a winter market that kicks off on Dec. 14...

Bob Benenson
Nov 25, 20241 min read
Find a Winter Market on the Illinois Farmers Market Association Site
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


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