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Big News: Prairie Food Co-op Sets July 9 Opening Date in Lombard
FOOD CO-OPS l The opening date announcement for Prairie Food Co-op is big news for community grocery fans in general, especially those in Chicago's western suburbs

Bob Benenson
21 hours ago2 min read


Filmmaker Seeks to Reel in Success as Wild Onion General Manager
FOOD CO-OPS l If Matt Weschler should ever want to produce a documentary about his tenure as general manager of Chicago's Wild Onion Market co-op, he could do it himself...

Bob Benenson
Apr 215 min read


Chicago Market Co-Op Gets Permit, Needs to Close Financial Gap
FOOD CO-OPS l At long last, the Chicago Market co-op has its construction permit — but needs to close a budget cap to begin its buildout...

Bob Benenson
Feb 232 min read


Prairie Food Co-op in Suburban Chicago Seeks General Manager
FOOD CO-OPS l If you have the skills to run a co-op grocery store, the under-construction Prairie Food Co-op near Chicago has a job for you

Bob Benenson
Feb 92 min read


Chicago Chefs Cook Plans Event to Raise Funds for L.A. Fire Victims
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook plans fundraiser for L.A. fire victims, plus good food news from around the Chicago region...

Bob Benenson
Jan 104 min read


Pumpkin Up: Wild Onion Market Held Its Harvest Festival
FOOD CO-OPS l The Harvest Festival at Chicago's Wild Onion Market was fun. It also underscored co-ops' role as farmers market season wanes.

Bob Benenson
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Wild Onion Market Festival Details... and a Job Opening
FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market, Chicago's newest co-op, is holding a Harvest Festival this Saturday... and is hiring a Produce Lead...

Bob Benenson
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Wild Onion Market Sets October 26 for Its Harvest Festival
FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market — Chicago's newest cooperative grocery store — will be holding a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26.

Bob Benenson
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Local Gets Its Spotlight as Wild Onion Market Celebrates Opening
FOOD CO-OPS l Chicago's Wild Onion Co-op has its commitment to local food painted on its wall, and it's keeping its promise on the shelves..

Bob Benenson
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Reminder: Wild Onion Market's Celebration is on Saturday
FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market, Chicago's newest co-op grocery store, is preparing for its Grand Opening celebration on July 27...

Bob Benenson
Jul 24, 20244 min read


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