OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) --
Low income mothers who rely on a supplemental nutrition program for their children may get less help because of the state budget crisis. The organization that operates the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in Illinois says it will no longer be able to provide crucial services to tens of thousands of women.At issue: federal money for WIC must pass through Springfield before it can be distributed in Illinois by the Community Economic Development Association (CEDA).
Anna Lopez depends on WIC to help feed her baby daughter, Luna.
"They're helping me each month. They give me some coupons so I can go and buy some milk, eggs," Lopez said.
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