(Springfield, IL) — A new law that takes effect in Illinois on January 1st, is aimed at preventing so-called food deserts in areas where residents have to travel for miles to find a grocery store. It’s estimated more than three million Illinois residents live in one of these areas. The new law will invest 20 million dollars in a program that helps keep grocery stores open and promotes local independent grocers who are opening stores. The state will provide technical assistance, marketing, and support with operational costs for anyone or any group trying to open stores in food deserts.
New Illinois Law Invests $20M for New Grocery Stores
Dec 25, 2023 | 4:48 AM