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State to put $20 million toward grants for grocers, research into food insecurity: New law aims to alleviate ‘food deserts’ throughout the state

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is pictured during House floor debate. She was the lead sponsor of a bill signed Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to create a grant program for grocers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Communities across Illinois that lack access to nearby stores that sell high quality food may soon see that change. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed […]

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