Vegetables l So many veggies that we see in grocery stores and at farmers markets arrived in the U.S. with one of the waves of immigration..

Food Co-ops l The Chicago region is undergoing a mini-surge in openings of community food co-ops. Chicago's Wild Onion Market is the latest.

Food Advocacy l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's policy advocate for local farmers and eaters, is marking its 50th anniversary.

Local Food Forum l This new Local Food Forum website has launched. Visit often, send your feedback, and help us build a better food system.

Chicago Farmers Markets l So many farmers markets are open during the week of June 7-13. Let's get out there and support local farmers!

Farmers Markets Chicago l The June surge of Chicago area farmers market openings has its charms, and this downtown market is one of them.

I got out early Saturday morning because I was racing the rain on my first 2024 trip to the Green City satellite market in Chicago’s..

Tuesday afternoon brought some rain showers to Chicago. As the storm passed, I was busy reading something when Barb, who was...

Among the other highlights, we have a straight-on view of Navy Pier. We arrived at our new home on a Wednesday, not knowing that there...

Barb and I had an errand to run in the Loop, so we timed it so we could drop in on the season opener of the venerable Daley Plaza Market...