FARMERS MARKETS l The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is been a pillar of Chicago's local food community. Complications from a relocation have spawned a fundraiser...

FARMERS MARKETS l It's always hard to predict when certain crops will hit local markets. A predicted wave of very warm temperatures makes it even more complicated...

LOCAL FOOD FORUM l Local Food Forum celebrates its 5th anniversary, proud of its work on behalf of local food communities. New paid subscription will help it grow..

FARMERS MARKETS l Eckhart Park Farmers Market in Chicago's West Town neighborhood will join the city's long lineup of local food magnets when it opens on June 6...

LOCAL FOOD l This contributed article focuses on efforts by officials in the Chicago suburb of Park Forest to increase access to locally & sustainably produced food

FARMERS MARKETSl Indoor markets are still open in the Chicago region. But for local food fans anxious for the outdoor season, here's a peek at the April openings....

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Experimental Station, a mission-driven non-profit on Chicago's South Side is holding a FAB Night fundraising. FAB stands for Food, Arts and Bikes

FOOD CO-OPS l Chicago's Wild Onion Market co-op continues its event series on March 29, marking Women's History Month and the role of women in the co-op movement...

FARMS AND FARMING l A rare account from a farmer who fortunately was just missed by a devastating tornado. Tracey Vowell of Three Sisters Garden tells her story...

ENTREPRENEURS l The couple behind Daly's Donuts built a fan base at farmers markets. That paid off with a down-the-block line for the opening of their first store...