Thanksgiving meal costs more than ever in Illinois – Center Square

FILE - Thanksgiving dinnerIllinois shoppers taking part in the 37th annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s Thanksgiving cost survey reported a statewide average price of $65.53 for a classic Thanksgiving meal for 10, compared to $58.15 last year, a 12.7% increase. The average price in 2017 was $49.12.
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Ming the Merciless
3 years ago

Democrats told Republicans that for Thanksgiving they can eat crow

FJB
3 years ago

The Big Guy has plenty to spend, courtesy of Hunter.

Fed up neighbor
3 years ago

Since he spent hundreds of millions on his re-election Pritzker should open his hotels and feed the entire state of Illinois.

Freddy
3 years ago

Not if he’s first in line.

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