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Illinois officials express concern over Medicaid, SNAP cuts in new budget law

ILLINOIS, JUL 9 – Officials warn that recent budget cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could affect thousands of low-income Illinois residents, raising concerns about access to essential services.

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CHICAGO (WGN) - Elected officials and local leaders gathered in downtown Chicago Tuesday to discuss their concerns now that President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" is law. WGN-TV listened in on a roundtable discussion with the American Civil Liberties Union and several Democratic members of Congress about the impacts of the budget bill. One of the major concerns political leaders have is around immigration. The bill Trump signed into l…

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WGN 9 broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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