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Posted June 24, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Felisha Orchid of Seed Living
Some years ago, Felisha Orchid first began experiencing dizzy spells, she had no idea it would lead her to launch her own business. After undergoing a series of tests pointing towards multiple sclerosis, Felisha began researching the disease, which l…
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Posted May 27, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Martha Itulya-Omollo of Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company
For those who have frequented Green City Market, the bright orange tents belonging to Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company are a familiar and welcoming sight, especially in the early morning hours, as attendees stroll the market looking for a cup of coffee t…
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Posted May 13, 2025
Green City Market Welcomes Letisha “Tish” Steele as Executive Director
MEDIA CONTACT: Lucy Searslucy@greencitymarket.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green City Market Welcomes Letisha “Tish” Steele as Executive DirectorLetisha will join Chicago’s 26-year-old nonprofit organization on June 3, 2025 Chicago, IL…
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Posted April 22, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Samantha DeMichael of Flock & Forage
If you've spent any time at Green City Market (GCM), you've likely crossed paths with Samantha “Sam” DeMichael, the founder and owner of Flock & Forage, a one-stop shop for delicious, seasonal prepared foods. Ranging from her iconic b…
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Posted March 24, 2025
Partner Spotlight: An Interview with Midwest Foods’ President Erin Fitzgerald
This month, as we recognize and celebrate Women’s History Month, we are excited to highlight one of our longstanding community partners, Midwest Foods’ President Erin Fitzgerald, who recently spoke with us and shared a bit about herself, …
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Posted March 18, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Tom Eich of Kankakee Valley Homestead
Tom Eich’s journey into farming didn’t start in the fields. It began in a fourth-grade classroom in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was a teacher at a low-income, high-needs school back in 2016. It was there that he saw firsthand the impact…
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Posted February 24, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Oriana Kruszewski of Oriana's Orchard
Oriana Kruszewski began growing Asian pears in her backyard more than 50 years ago because she found store-bought varieties bland and too expensive. In 1996, she bought a 40-acre plot of land in northwestern Illinois where she has since test-grown ov…
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Posted January 27, 2025
Vendor Spotlight: Vanessa Frias of Willowbrook Farms
For Michigan farmer Vanessa Frias, the path to farming has been a unique one, rooted in education and quality food. When she and her husband started Willowbrook Farms three years ago, they had almost no experience with farming or raising animals. How…
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Posted December 12, 2024
Your 2024 Green City Market Holiday Gift Guide
The winter holidays are right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to purchase gifts for your local-food-loving friends and family! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite seasonal products, gift bundles, and more from o…
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Posted October 29, 2024
Support Local: Pre-Order Your Turkey Today!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we've got you covered when it comes to picking the star of the show at this year's holiday dinner! Green City Market is proud to be the first farmers' market in the country to require all of its farmers to b…
