FOOD ACCESS l Food insecurity is a shame on our nation. We all need to be involved in addressing it, including young people. Learn more...

FARMERS MARKET l Recapping a tour of the social mission-driven 61st Street Farmers Market, the biggest market on Chicago's South Side.

NON-PROFITS l The Evolved Network a Chicago non-profit that works with underprivileged youths — is holding an Aug. 5 fundraising dinner...

Tuesday afternoon brought some rain showers to Chicago. As the storm passed, I was busy reading something when Barb, who was...