Independent grocers will soon be able to get more energy-efficient equipment thanks to the State of Illinois.
Last year, the Governor passed the Illinois Grocery Initiative.
The first part of the law is the Equipment Upgrades Program to replace old and outdated equipment to save independent grocers from expensive repairs; applications for the $3.5 million program opened last week.
To qualify for the funding, grocers must be independently owned, with fewer than 500 employees and no more than four grocery stores.
