| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 17, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 17, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/17/food-future-illinois-extends-beyond-agriculture-biomanufacturing-alternative-proteins-mattie-hunter |
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Illinois is home to some of the most fertile farmland in the world, yet [ almost
95% ][49] of the food Illinoisans consume comes from ...