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Panel of Experts to Lead Discussion on How Wasted Food Affects Climate
To improve public understanding of this crucial issue, Chicago’s Wasted Food Action Alliance is convening experts from six of its member organizations for an event next Thursday (July 23) at Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago’s West Loop. T...
All Ears — More Farms Enter the Corn King Competition at Chicago Markets
Photo by Bob Benenson
I only found the first of this year's sweet corn crop at one vendor on Saturday (July 11). But on Tuesday, just three days later, during my visit to downtown Chicago's SOAR Market, there were big 1st of season piles o...
The Evolved Network to Pair Live Podcast with Chef-Driven Picnic
Chef Sebastian White frequently holds events to promote his The Evolved Network non-profit, which provides underprivileged Chicago youths with food education, cooking lessons and life skills. There are two certainties at his events: 1) Ther...
Sweet Corn Season Begins
Photo by Bob Benenson
In my little local food-obsessed world, the first sighting of the annual sweet corn crop is a big event. Maybe in your world too. So I'm pleased to share that I found (and purchased) my first corn of the 2026 season f...
Use Our Tracker to Find Chicago Region Farmers Markets Close to You
Photo by Bob Benenson
The peak growing season hits just keep on coming into Chicago region farmers markets, including Green City Market, which I visited on Wednesday (July 8). The purple bell peppers and Japanese eggplants at the stand of...
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