Article posted: 7/22/2012 7:34 AM

Elgin’s north sides have low access to grocery stores

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Areas of Elgin have limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The former Eagle Country Market in Tyler Creek Plaza is now a Home Plus Outlet.

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For residents on Elgin's north side hoping for a grocery store closer to home, the wheels are turning at the government level and within the community to make that a reality. "How we can make healthy choices easier for people is really what we should be thinking about," said Beverly Henry, northwest side resident and associate professor of nutrition at Northern Illinois University.