Healthy Stores Initiative

Healthy Stores Campaign Engages with Chicago Central Park Foods: Tom Otto, Nov 15, 2011; Three went and grabbed chips, candy, and soda. A fourth stood in front of the healthy corner kiosk and cooler and came to the check out with a small bag of grapes, an apple and a banana.
Humboldt Park corner stores get fresh: Jenna Barnes, Nov 9, 2011; Humboldt Park residents could see more fresh produce in corner stores as a new program grows to combat the effects of the neighborhood’s food desert. Launched by the West Humboldt Park…
Food Deserts in Chicago: Richard Marion and Gwen Pepin, Oct 26, 2011; Westside Writing Project students Richard Marion and Gwen Pepin report of the ongoing problem of food deserts and its effects on the people living in these areas, particulary in West Chicago.
Healthy Corner Stores on Chicago Avenue?: Tom Otto, Mar 24, 2011; Healthy Corner Stores project moves forward! Does the idea of corner stores along Chicago Avenue selling fresh produce, and healthy snacks such as yogurt, nuts, dried fruit and energy bars sound…
Corporate Giants Received TIF Money, Records Show: ELLYN FORTINO and MARGARET SMITH, Feb 26, 2011; During the mayoral campaign, Chicagoans heard a great deal about tax increment financing, including frequent criticism that the program, Mayor Richard M. Daley’s favorite economic development…
Is West Humboldt Park a "Healthy Community" ?: Tom Otto, Mar 3, 2010; The Healthy Stores Initiative strives to provide healthier choices and a healthier environment.