Imagine a 3,000-square-foot community cooking school dedicated to preparing local, sustainable food.

Imagine no more ... It's a reality, in the form of Peterson Garden Project's new Fearless Food Kitchen. Even better, Chicago Market will host a monthly cooking class in this beautiful new space in the historic Broadway Armory Park building. 

And, this Saturday, you're invited to a grand-opening benefit of The Fearless Food Kitchen. All proceeds will go toward Peterson Garden Project's mission of teaching everyone in Chicago how to grow and cook their own food. 

Your new Chicago Market Board of Directors had a great time getting to know one another last night at Uncommon Ground on Clark Street. Our first official Board meeting is later this month, but we toasted our new group with locally brewed Greenstar Brewing beers at this informal meet-and-greet. 

Chicago Market is already looking forward to spring. There are many reasons, but high on the list is the annual Good Food Festival & Conference on March 20-21.

Chicago Market is partner in the Good Food Commons portion of the local-food event. And organizers are currently seeking proposals from YOU for micro-workshops to be presented there.

It's the holiday season, that time when everyone is looking for the perfect gift for their friends and loved ones.  This season, consider the gift of a Chicago Market ownership.

Chicago Market Owners ... We have a gift for you.

It's your first-ever Board of Directors Voting Guide. 

Click on this link and you'll find applications of all of the 34 Owners vying for a spot on our 15-member Board. 

Running for the Board of Directors is one of the many perks of being a Chicago Market Owner.

And it's the most important thing you can do to have a say in the formation of this food co-op. 

We want YOU to consider putting your name on the ballot.

Wish you had some handy soundbites when friends ask you about Chicago Market? Or maybe you're on the fence about becoming an Owner and just need a little more information about our local, sustainable food co-op. Well, it's your lucky day. 

We're toasting the end of our wonderful #1000in100 Ownership campaign with a local, sustainable party in true Chicago Market style. We want you to join us at our Farm-to-Market Bash on Sept. 28 at the Ravenswood Event Center.