We asked our readers to share their favorite farmers markets in the south ‘burbs and complied a map based on your submissions.
All around the south suburbs, farmers markets are starting to open up for the season. With the help of our readers, we put together a handy map so that you can find the best local offerings of the region. Click on each icon for more details on the particular farmers market. Don’t see your favorite farmers market? Check over here to add it for next week’s map.
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This week's column features the longtime Evergreen Park tailor's new digs, plus South Suburban PADS holds a grand opening of the first permanent shelter for the homeless in the south suburbs.
Alberto’s, a tailor and embroidery shop, moved earlier this summer from its longtime home at 3656 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park into a new location in the village at 3632 W. 95th St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call 708-425-4971. The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce is in the midst of moving from its longtime location at 5314 W. 95th St. into new digs at the Metra Station at 95th Street and Tulley Avenue. “We will open in our new location at 9 a.m. on Oct. 1,” said chamber director Julie Miller. Miller said the move was necessitated by the pending sale of the 5314 W. 95th St. building by the village. “Our membership does …
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Former White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce to be signing books this weekend at The Bookie's Paperbacks & More.
Little Company of Mary Hospital opened a new urgent care center this week at 6700 W. 95th St. in the former Bally’s Fitness Center. The 45,000-square-foot center features physician offices, a lab, diagnostic imaging suite capable of performing MRIs, CTs, ultrasounds, X-rays and mammograms, and parking for 172 vehicles. The Care Station offers walk-in immediate care, physician visits, and lab, X-ray and EKG services as well as occupational medicine services. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three new stores opened in the past week at Chicago Ridge Mall. Crazy 8 children’s clothing store opened last week. The national chain has fashions and …
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Stay informed on your village, jump into Halloween at the Library and visit the Farmer's Market. Here are five things you need to know to start your week off with a bang!
District 124 Board of Education is hosting its regular meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at Northeast Elementary School, at the intersection of 91st Street and California Avenue. See what's on the agenda before you go. Stay informed on your village. Attend the next Board of Trustees meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. See what's on the agenda. If you haven't yet made it out to the Evergreen Park Farmer's Market, take some time and visit and support the local economy. The market is in the Yukich Field parking lot at 89th and Kedzie every Thursday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 27. Excited for Halloween? Visit the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S Troy Ave, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Ghosts and Legends of Chicago. The event is free…
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Patch's guide to locally grown produce and where to find it.
As the weather cools and the trees start to turn, the selection of locally grown produce changes as well. Though local growers may stop carrying your summer favorites, they still have a lot of fresh produce to offer and at a great price. Where should you go for fresh fall produce? Patch assembled a list of what's in season and where it can be purchased, as well as tips for picking your own fresh items. Fall produce usually includes apples (limited quanties this year), Asian pears, beans, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, grapes, greens, gourds, peppers, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and watermelons. Whether you prefer farmer stands, farmers' markets or U-Pick (more information about this is below), there are plenty of …
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8:55 am on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Homewood market will be operating until October 22nd and Flossmoor until October 14th. more ›
Patch's guide to locally grown produce and where to find it.
Summer is far from over, so get fruits and vegetables at their freshest. Not sure where to start? Luckily, a number of farms, farm stands and farmers' markets are available nearby. Patch assembled a list of what's in season and where it can be purchased, as well as tips for picking your own fresh produce. Available fruits and veggies will vary by month. Picking produce at its peak time is key to getting the most for your money. In August, fresh apples, beans, beets, blackberries, cabbage, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, herbs, onions, peaches, pears, peppers, potatoes, raspberries, squash, tomatoes, watermelons and zucchini will be in season. Some types of apples should be ready in early August. Blackberries and grapes …
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12:58 pm on Monday, August 15, 2011
Yes, thank you Rick, I bought from you this weekend with my son. I'm glad that you and Kate are there at the market, I will only buy organic :) more ›
Ready...Set...GO! Here are five things you need to know to start your week off with a bang!
1. What's on Tap? Theology's on tap this month at St. Bernadette. We've been covering each weekly session in our Evergreen Faith column. Yesterday's session featured Dr. Kate DeVries, who discussed inspiration in church. See what last night's question of the night was, then weigh in. 2. School's still out but Business as usual District 231 Board of Education will host its July meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Park Community High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave. Check back with Patch tomorrow to see what's on the agenda. 3. Summer Fun! Summer is still in full blast, Evergreen Parkers! How have you enjoyed it so far? Have an unforgettable summer trip out of this country that changed your life, or did you have a series of fun staycations? …
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ridgeroadmike
9:51 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Although I'm partial to the Homewood market, because I'm from Homewood, Crete has an excellent market. more ›