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The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service through the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. The program supports projects across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin that connect schools with local food suppliers and agricultural producers. #food #grants #schools

The speakers argued that changes to federal food assistance have reduced benefits for hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents while placing additional financial strain on independent grocers that rely on SNAP purchases. #forestpark #snap #democrats

The project marks the culmination of nearly five years of planning and collaboration between QuikTrip, the City of Kankakee, the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee and various state and local partners. #kankakee #quicktrip #development

The intended site was located at 3528 Edgewater Drive.

The site sits just north of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and near the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center, making it a prime location for commercial redevelopment. #southbarrington #allstate #development

Glennon said modern buildings with amenities are holding up well, but older, Class B buildings are selling space for 10 or 20 cents on the dollar. #office #chicago #rates

We are a community that celebrates success together — and stands shoulder to shoulder in times of need. The same strength that drives economic opportunity is the strength that carries us through adversity. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #march

State officials framed the announcement as a significant win for Illinois’ economy and a signal of continued momentum in attracting large-scale employers. #illinois #hyundai #jobs

Craig Katz, president of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, said the mayor’s decision reflects support for entrepreneurship and economic equity. #ordinance #hemp #chicago

City Attorney James Vasselli shared that the legal complexities of working with an international company posed challenges, but the City successfully navigated them. #pekin