Timothy Inklebarger

Timothy Inklebarger

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Timothy Inklebarger is an award-winning reporter living in Chicago. Government and politics to institutional money management, real estate, education and business. He began his career in 2002 as a state government reporter in Juneau, Alaska, before moving to Chicago, where he served as editor of the alternative weekly Chicago Journal. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for Pensions & Investments, Wednesday Journal, Chicago Agent and Supermarket News.

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Are some ultra-processed foods good for you?

Are some ultra-processed foods good for you?

By Timothy Inklebarger

Not all UPFs are created equal, and a new expert panel says federal regulators should draw a clear line between those that are harmful and those that doctors recommend

What will it take to stem diet-related deaths?

What will it take to stem diet-related deaths?

By Timothy Inklebarger

From culinary medicine programs to Medicaid managed care, stakeholders at the 2026 Food as Medicine summit outlined a multi-pronged push to make nutrition a cornerstone of US health care

CPG gears up for Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday

CPG gears up for Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday

By Timothy Inklebarger

A rare ‘Taco Eclipse’ is prompting Mexican brands to spotlight limited-edition tacos, new protein-rich beans and cheese-led recipes for celebrations