As cyclospora concerns spread, farmers markets highlight importance of local food access

Concerns over a statewide cyclospora outbreak have caused some Chicago shoppers to rethink where they buy their produce. Enter farmers markets. Chelsa Moore, an urban planner who works near the Pullman Farmers Market, said the recent outbreak has made her more aware of where her food comes from. “I was just down a ton of rabbit holes this morning because I do buy a lot of fresh produce,” Moore said. “It’s just made me even more aware of what I’m getting.” Moore said she has started to lean…