Grocery prices rise by 25% in Illinois over three years

State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District

By Sangamon Sun

Oct 11, 2024

Illinois families have been experiencing significant price increases at grocery stores. Data from the USDA indicates that all food prices surged by 25% between 2020 and 2023, with some basic items seeing even steeper hikes.

"This is precisely why I voted to eliminate the grocery tax for Illinois residents."

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