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Pantry in Joliet, Illinois Readies for Community Kitchen

FOOD ASSISTANCE l Food pantries are challenged by growing needs of those facing food insecurity. A Joliet, IL, pantry is hopes its new community kitchen will help

Bob Heuer

Jan 66 min read

Get the Top Natural Foods Trends in My Natural Awakenings Article

NATURAL FOOD TRENDS l If you want to know what experts think will be the leading natural food trends in 2026, then our latest piece in Natural Awakenings Chicago ...

Bob Benenson

Jan 52 min read

Celebrating the New Year With (What Else?) Food

HOME COOKING l Bringing back an old New Year's tradition with a homemade twist. Plus, bread baking is back, and a calendar that practically shouts the author's name

Bob Benenson

Jan 42 min read

Was the Beautiful First Sunrise of 2026 a Good Omen?

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY l We weren't able to capture Chicago's New Year's fireworks due to a logistical matter, but nature provided the year's first beautiful sunrise...

Bob Benenson

Jan 11 min read

Illinois Stewardship Alliance Sets 2026 Legislative Priorities

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance campaigns for legislation to help local food and farms. ISA has released its lineup of legislative priorities for 2026...

Bob Benenson

Dec 18, 20253 min read