Gov Pritzker Announces New Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Opportunity perishablenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from perishablenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The new grant program is part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative, which aims to eliminate food deserts. Local government, independent grocers and cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees can apply.
SPRINGFIELD — The conflict regarding how to address getting rid of Illinois’ 1% grocery tax continues with Republicans saying their plan should be considered.