SPRINGFIELD, IL - New federal rules about food options for schools means Illinois schools won't be able to sell some types of the state's official snack food.
The federal riles now restricts the type of snacks that may be sold in schools beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. Among the potential targets are cheese- and candy-flavored versions of popcorn, which was designated the state snack food 11 years ago.
Illinois is one of the nation's top popcorn-producing states.
