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New Illinois law invests $20 million for new grocery stores, eliminating food deserts

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will provide technical assistance, marketing and support with operational costs for groups trying to open stores in food deserts.

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New law aims to alleviate 'food deserts' throughout the state |

Communities across Illinois that lack access to nearby stores that sell high quality food may soon see that change.

Illinois addressing food deserts with $20 million investment, resources for new grocery stores

The new state law will invest $20 million into a grocery initiative to help grocery stores stay open and lift up local governments and independent grocers opening stores.

Pritzker signs bill establishing full day kindergarten; must be offered by 2027/28 school year

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed HB2396, requiring each school board to establish a kindergarten program with full day attendance, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Under this