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Where's the Beef? This Saturday, It's on Chicago's West Side, and It's Free

MEAT l how do free grilled hot dogs and hamburgers sound to you? The occasion is "Beef Up the Block," which takes place in Galewood on Chicago's Far West Side...

Bob Benenson

Jun 171 min read

Farmers Market Reporter Visits Chicago's Edgewater Market

FARMERS MARKETS l Our Farmers Market Reporter visited the Monday market in Chicago's Edgewater community. Learn about its history that includes a place in TV trivia

Bob Benenson

Jun 152 min read

This Week's Farmers Market Schedule, with Cherries on Top

FARMERS MARKETS l This article is the weekly Local Food Forum Chicago region Farmers Market Tracker, with cherries on top. Take a look to see what we mean...

Bob Benenson

Jun 159 min read

Farmers Market Reporter Visits Aurora's Granddaddy of IL Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l Most of Illinois' long-running markets date to the 1970s. But the 113-year-old farmers market in the populous Chicago suburb of Aurora stands alone

Bob Benenson

Jun 112 min read

Join Me at Chicago Innovation's June 18 Sustainability Panel

SUSTAINABILITY l Chicago Innovation's Climate Summit on June 18. Bob Benenson of Local Food Forum will moderate a panel of experts on sustainable food and farming...

Bob Benenson

Jun 102 min read

Wild Onion Market Co-Op Plans 1st Anniversary Celebration on June 22

FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market, the co-op grocery located in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on June 22 — and you're invited

Bob Benenson

Jun 92 min read

Chicago's Gain: Tish Steele Takes Charge at Green City Market

FARMERS MARKETS l Green City Market has been a Chicago leader since 1999. Meet Tish Steele, who just started as their executive director, and see what's in season...

Bob Benenson

Jun 84 min read

There Is Nothing Rare About a Farmers Market Day in June

FARMERS MARKETS l There is nothing rare about farmers market days in June. With openings this week, the Chicago region's bustling market scene nears full capacity...

Bob Benenson

Jun 89 min read

Farmers Market Reporter Goes to New Lenox — Suburb With Papal Tie

FARMERS MARKETS l Our Farmers Market Reporter visited the market in New Lenox, about 40 miles from downtown Chicago. The city has a 2nd degree tie to the new pope...

Bob Benenson

Jun 41 min read

Chicago's SOAR Farmers Market: The Modern Art of Local Food

FARMERS MARKETS l SOAR Farmers Market, which opened for the season June 4 in Chicago, is a rare example of a downtown market that has a neighborhood vibe...

Bob Benenson

Jun 42 min read