"Governor Pritzker Takes Action to Combat Food Deserts in Illinois"

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill allocating $20 million to combat food deserts in the state. The funding will support existing grocery stores and incentivize the opening of new ones. Designated high-impact businesses will receive additional tax credits and incentives. The initiative aims to increase access to healthy food, promote economic development, and address food insecurity. A study will also be conducted to gather data on food deserts and inform future programs. Approximately 3 million Illinois residents currently live in food deserts.