As a vegan for nearly 10 years, I’ve been fortunate to try many different foods and cuisines that have expanded my idea of what vegan food can be. In light of World Vegan Day, here are some of my personal favorite food spots in the city serving dishes inspired from around the globe.
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The milestone comes over one year since an Illinois law went into effect requiring public schools to provide a plant-based lunch for students who have, or whose parents have, requested a plant-based lunch option in advance. The plant-based school lunches meet the same federal nutrition standards as non-plant based lunch options.
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