Cartons of blueberries sit for sale at the Downtown Harvest Market in Elgin. | Sun-Times Media File
Jake Savino gets help from his sister bagging lettuce at the Twin Garden Farms vegetable stand at the Elgin Downtown Harvest Market. | Sun-Times Media File
There are a number of farmers markets to enjoy throughout the season. | Sun-Times Media File
Angela Houston of Norway Farms sets up some dressings during the Country Market in Downtown Oswego on a Sunday morning. | Sun-Times Media File
Larry Konz of Lockport explains the spices that he is selling at the Joliet City Center Farmers Market to Jerry Boyd of Joliet. The farmers market runs through summer on Fridays on Chicago Street. | Sun-Times Media File
Green onions sit on the table of a produce vendor at a farmers market. | Sun-Times Media File
Nearly every town has one — a street or farm’s market where locals can find vegetables, jams, breads, meats, flowers and more. It feels good to support local (or nearly local) farmers, growers, bakers and crafters, after all. This year, Aurora’s Farmers Market turns 100 …
