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  • Food, glorious food! Why is it so costly?

    May 4, 2023 2:30 pm by Chicago ReaderIllinois in the News
    Shoppers at grocery stores have experienced a steep rise in prices over the past two years. Credit: Deanna Isaacs

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    • Shoppers at grocery stores have experienced a steep rise in prices over the past two years. Credit: Deanna Isaacs

    Chicago Reader (May 3) 'There are millions of Americans who are working jobs but not making enough money to afford food,' says U of I professor Jonathan Coppess. 'This raises a huge question about the state of our economy...'