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. Friday, August 9, 2024 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 Friday, May 17, 2024 Other measures regulate garbage truck littering, allow yoga in schools
Illinois launches summer food assistance program Illinois launches summer food assistance program Thursday, May 16, 2024 Eligible families can receive $120 per child for groceries in summer Read more
Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups Capitol Briefs: State allocates additional $14M for grocery startups Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Insurance coverage for cancer screening could expand under bill moving through Springfield Read more