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Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Marc Monaghan

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Marc Monaghan

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Will Illinois reimburse stolen SNAP benefits?

Millions of dollars have been stolen from SNAP beneficiaries across the country. Some states have taken action to help reimburse victims, but Illinois has not yet joined them. Reset talks to a reporter covering the story and a state representative who wants to see the state step up to help SNAP recipients get reimbursed. GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ health and county government reporter State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago)

Allyn Gibson, a recipient of SNAP benefits who allegedly had them stolen, poses in his kitchen in his Englewood home, May 2, 2023.

Marc Monaghan
By Andrew Meriwether
   

Millions of dollars have been stolen from SNAP beneficiaries across the country. Some states have taken action to help reimburse victims, but Illinois has not yet joined them.

Reset talks to a reporter covering the story and a state representative who wants to see the state step up to help SNAP recipients get reimbursed.

GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ health and county government reporter

State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago)

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