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SNAP benefits in question for thousands of Illinois families | First Listen

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Published April 16, 2026 at 8:09 AM CDT
Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program.

Nolan Downey with the Chicago Food Depository is part of the Save our SNAP Coalition which is pushing state to find ways to support SNAP families.
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