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OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2023)

This provides convenience for recreation and encourages more people to help with the conservation that is important to our region. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2024. #senatorjoyce

Joyce Law to Combat Food Deserts in the Southland Signed by Governor

An area is considered a food desert when urban residents have to travel more than half a mile and rural residents have to travel more than 10 miles to the nearest grocery store. #fooddesert

Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski Call on USDA to Combat the Rising Amount of Food Deserts

Approximately 3.3 million Illinoisans, or roughly one in four residents in the state, live in a food desert. #fooddesert

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller to Introduce County-Wide Property Tax Incentive Program to Address Food Deserts

“Improving healthcare outcomes and reducing the disparities present in the Southland and across Cook County begins with making sure everyone in Cook County has convenient and local access to fresh produce and food,” said Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller. #DonnaMiller

Video: The Urban Translator Wallace “Gator” Bradley Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Re-election

“Invest Southwest has been even more successful than I could have ever imagined. Number one, we’ve way exceeded what our financial estimates were. We will be seeing $2 Billion dollars by the end of this year,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. #GatorBradley

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