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Advocate Wants to Turn Peotone Airport Site Into Regenerative Center
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l A longtime Chicago-area local food advocate is calling to replace a long-stymied airport plan with a regenerative farming research center
Bob Benenson
Apr 30, 20253 min read
Green Era and Mariano's Team to Make Giant Dent in Food Waste
SUSTAINABILITY l An estimated 40 percent of all food in the US goes to waste, and much of that waste comes from grocery stores. Taken a leadership role, Chicago chain Mariano's has diverted more than 1 million tons for processing in Green Era's anaerobic digester
Bob Benenson
Apr 30, 20254 min read
Spring at North Pond: Refuge in the City Comes to Life Again
NATURE IN CHICAGO l North Pond is a bird sanctuary in Chicago's Lincoln Park, providing beauty and serenity amid the big city's bustle. Enjoy a photo essay of North Pond as it burst to life in spring
Bob Benenson
Apr 30, 20252 min read
Illinois Local Food Roadmap Project Needs More Community Input
LOCAL FOOD l To advance a sustainable and resilient Illinois foodshed, the Illinois Food System Roadmap project is seeking additional public input with an online survey
Bob Benenson
Apr 29, 20252 min read
Frankfort-itude: Farmers Market Reporter Visits South Suburbs
FARMERS MARKETS l Frankfort Country Market was the last of 4 Chicago area markets to open in April. Ed Kugler, aka Farmers Market Reporter, visited and shares his photos
Bob Benenson
Apr 29, 20252 min read
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