FARMERS MARKETS l Sunday was opening day for the South Loop Farmers Market's pop-up market at Chicago's Water Tower Place shopping mall...

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook has launched a multi-site campaign to raise money for culinary community victims of the LA wildfires

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook plans fundraiser for L.A. fire victims, plus good food news from around the Chicago region...

LOCAL FOOD l To follow on our list of Chicago-area winter farmers market, we're seeking info about stores, delivery and other options...

CRISIS FUNDRAISING l Chicago beekeeper Thad Smith is facing a health crisis that has prompted a GoFundMe campaign on his behalf. Please help