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Illinois Economy

Popcorn Is A Growth Business

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Bill Wheelhouse

Published January 19, 2015 at 7:27 AM CST

Pre-popped bagged popcorn gets into my snack habit because its only a buck in the office vending machine. Many other products cost a quarter more. But popcorn is becoming a bigger business other than just a movie theatres. Check this article out.

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Bill Wheelhouse

Bill is a former general manager, economy reporter, Harvest correspondent and Statehouse Bureau Chief for NPR Illinois. He has won several awards including the Associated Press Best Investigative Reporter.

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