Englewood Whole Foods

Iris Nichole Patterson's hair butter is sold at the Whole Foods in Englewood and elsewhere.

Nine of 10 storefronts are filled, and the developer and aldermen now want to see more come to Halsted.

The company founder has products in multiple stores.  

The workers, including 35 from the neighborhood, said the store brings healthy food to the community.

Khan, who met with employees and vendors, toured the store Friday.

The three-part series will address the application process and what it's like working at Whole Foods.

Community members met local vendors and sampled their products during a workshop for entrepreneurs.

The free community event will introduce people to the local suppliers and give out food samples.

Inner-City Muslim Action Network is handing out surveys and smoothies at two South Side corner stores.

The donations will go toward expanding Growing Home's farm at 58th and Honore streets.

Thompson said it's a "wonderful opportunity" while Foulkes asked, " Who is going to pay $10 for chicken?"

In a comparison with Aldi prices, Whole Foods was always more expensive — sometimes by a lot.

Whole Foods Market plans to build a 18,000-square-foot store across from Kennedy-King College.