FARMERS MARKETS l Every visit to a Chicago region farmers markets in July checks off more boxes for favorite first-in-season crops. Check out some big produce news..

FOOD CO-OPS l It was a long hard road for suburban Chicago's Prairie Food Co-op, which opened on July 9. But it was easy to draw a crowd to their grand opening...

ADVANCING LOCAL FOOD l After three months of information-gathering meetings, the Illinois Food Systems Roadmap project has released a report on its Phase 1 findings

FARMERS MARKETS l Our Farmers Market Reporter shares photos of the Chicago's Pru Farmers Market, where you get food with a side order of city architectural history

FARMERS MARKETS l June brought the berries and cherries, adding color Chicago area farmers markets. The July 4th weekend brought tree fruit such as apricots & plums

FARMERS MARKETS l If you are a local food fan in Chicago, perhaps you've been to Green City Market. Ever thought about working for them? Here's an opportunity...

FARMERS MARKETS l If you needed any convincing that its peak Chicago region produce season, feast your eyes on lead photo of this Local Food Forum market recap...

FARMERS MARKETS l It is hard to top Chicago's Daley Plaza Farmers Market for its intersection of food and art. Also, how Bob discovered the magic of green beans...

FARMERS MARKETS l Heat waves often signal the end of spring crops, but a Chicago market visit showed asparagus and strawberries hanging in even as summer crops debut

FOOD CO-OPS l Like many co-ops, Chicago's Wild Onion Market faced years of financial obstacles. That may have made the store's 1st anniversary party even sweeter...