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Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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Illinois Democrats criticized federal SNAP changes at a Bloomington campaign event, saying reduced food assistance and higher administrative costs will hurt local families, farmers, grocers and pantries across McLean County.
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