Meat cost 13% more than a year ago in the Chicago area. Produce isn’t far behind. – WBEZ (Chicago)

The rise in prices isn’t limited to the Chicago area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which monitors the average price of specific grocery items around the Midwest, found that a dozen eggs cost an average of 22% more than a year ago. Most meats have jumped between 12% and 38% in the Midwest. One sweet spot: Ice cream is cheaper than it was a year ago.