Podcast: State Rep. Amy Briel on rural health care access and more

May 09, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

File photo: State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, called the closure a setback for health care access in the Illinois Valley. In a statement, Briel acknowledged the expanded mail-order services from Planned Parenthood but emphasized the overall effect of reduced health care options in rural areas. (Scott Anderson)

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State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, talks with Shaw Local reporter Bill Freskos about rural healthcare access, the state of local hospitals and her objectives in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.