The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data privacy law Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer
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