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Posted March 18, 2021
Celebrating Green City Market's women farmers: Oriana Kruszewski
Oriana Kruszewski, Green City Market’s beloved long-time grower specializing in Asian pears, never intended to be a farmer. Born in China and raised and educated in Hong Kong, Oriana’s Chinese roots have deeply influenced her work ethic a…
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Posted March 8, 2021
Kick off Women's History Month with the bakery queen of Chicago: Arshiya Farheen
The beautiful display of Verzenay Patisserie’s assortment of French pastries is the most wonderful welcome as you enter Lincoln Park in the morning, reusable shopping bags in hand waiting to be filled with the bounty awaiting you. Up ahead, kal…
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Posted January 28, 2021
Welcoming GCM's newest board members
Today we're giving a shoutout to some of the incredible folks working tirelessly behind the scenes to realize Green City Market's mission: our Board of Directors! Our board includes motivated community members driven to take action in support of GCM&…
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Posted December 22, 2020
Reuters: Cold U.S. weather crushes outdoor businesses in COVID-hit cities
By Matthew Lavietes, Thomson Reuters Foundation Patios, marquees, plastic bubbles - makeshift outdoor spaces have become new staples for businesses across the United States, after city and state governments put limits on how many people could gather …
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Posted December 16, 2020
WGN Lunchbreak: Skillet Apple Cranberry Crisp
Get the recipe and read more at wgntv.com.
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Posted December 14, 2020
"Everything has changed": 2020 and the shift to local
In a year where supply chains were disrupted, common household items were wiped from shelves, and grocery store lines spanned city blocks, it became more important than ever before to purchase — and eat — what’s available locally. F…
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Posted December 9, 2020
Fox 32: Spice up the season with Green City Market holiday boxes
Home for the Holidays Boxes: Learn more How to order
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Posted December 9, 2020
Wellness at work: MVP x Green City Market
Green City Market is a proud partner of MVP Executive Search & Development, a Chicago-based and women-led recruiting firm. President and Founder Mary Olson-Menzel shares, "We are so happy to join in with this esteemed group of conscientious and c…
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Posted December 7, 2020
ABC7: Unique gifting ideas that support local businesses
By ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team The holiday shopping season is well upon us, but there is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift. Debi Lilly, Chief Eventeur with A Perfect Event, shared her recommendations for gifts that support local small busi…
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Posted December 1, 2020
Green City Market Is Building a More Resilient Food System
“Getting a variety of farmers together, farmers that grow an incredible variety of produce, together in one spot on one day and getting them to do that well is a huge undertaking,” remarks Carl Smits of Smits Farms in Chicago Heights, Ill…
