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New Cook County property tax incentive aims to attract grocery stores in food deserts

By FOX 32 News
Published  September 22, 2022 7:57pm CDT
Cook County
FOX 32 Chicago

New Cook County property tax incentive aims to attract grocery stores in food deserts

Cook County is addressing the issue of food deserts. A new county-wide property tax incentive program is being proposed to attract more grocery retailers.

CHICAGO - Cook County is addressing the issue of food deserts with a new proposal. 

Illinois law defines a food desert as an area lacking a place to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods.

Members of the Cook County Board are proposing a tax incentive program, which is designed to attract more grocery stores to underserved areas — including suburban Cook County.

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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller says the proposal will be up for a vote next month.