food deserts

“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss

“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address

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

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

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

“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

“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