Healthy Food Development Program News Today

Food deserts found in both urban and rural communities across Illinois By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD –

Bill in the Senate would give new or existing grocers funding, and we are not talking dollar stores

Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities that have few options

Lawmakers are considering creating a grant program that would send state dollars to grocers in Illinois communities that have few options for buying food. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, an Arlington Heights Democrat, is the bills sponsor.

As many Illinoisans struggle with food access, lawmakers are considering state grants for grocers. Details:

On New Year’s Day, dozens of new state laws will take effect in Illinois. Some are minor technical changes to state law, some are major overhauls. Keep reading to find out what changes are in store for Illinoisans in the New Year.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity and Increase Availability of Healthy Options.

House Bill 2382 enables the Department of Human Services in coordination with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to establish the Healthy Food Development Program to expand access