Illinois Food Access News

$1.8 Million Available for Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grants: How to Apply for LFIG 2027

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Gov. Pritzker Announces $1.8 Million in Grant Funds for Local Food Infrastructure Across Illinois

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Trump Administration Denies Illinois Request for Emergency Assistance After Severe August Storms

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Illinois Expands Restaurant Meals Program for Eligible SNAP Customers to 50 Restaurants

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Grain Storage Loan Program to Support Illinois Farmers

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Pritzker declares Illinois a diesel disaster area, but fuel retailers are wary

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What the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal Means for Illinois

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Get Ready for the 2027 Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program

Governor Pritzker Announces LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance

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Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration

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Governor Pritzker Announces State Support to Pursue Potential New Operator for Former Tyson Foods Beef Facility in Joslin

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Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms

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Gov. Pritzker Announces $26 Million for Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Program

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These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Additional Relief for Illinois Farmers Impacted by March 2026 Storms

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Illinois Marks Five Years of Statewide Coordination to End Homelessness and Releases the FY27–29 Home Illinois Plan

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Gov. Pritzker Demands Relief for Farmers Facing Soaring Fertilizer Costs from Trump’s War with Iran

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Governor Pritzker Announces $1 Billion to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Illinois

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Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Opportunity Zones 2.0 to Drive Investment in Communities Statewide

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Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees

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Challenges for Illinois Cottage Food Producers

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts

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From the Farm: Tyson Foods closing Quad Cities cattle processing plant

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Illinois Stewardship Alliance Honors Outstanding Farmers & Conservation Leaders

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Illinois FY27 budget includes $12 million for the Grocery Initiative

Venice grocery store breaks ground with public and private funding

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Illinois grocery tax changes took effect January 1, 2026

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Illinois awards over $10 million through the Grocery Initiative

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