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June 07, 2025
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WIC

WIC news

How are rising egg prices affecting the WIC program?

How are rising egg prices affecting the WIC program?

Because of the way WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), is a food assistance program, is designed, food prices don't impact the amount of food participants are able to receive.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
February 08, 2023 at 4:08 pm CST
‘An unfortunate confluence of factors’ leaves parents throughout northern Illinois scrambling to find baby formula

‘An unfortunate confluence of factors’ leaves parents throughout northern Illinois scrambling to find baby formula

The U.S. formula shortage has left parents in Will, Grundy counties struggling to find it to feed their babies. But help is available. Here's how to access it.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland, Katrina J.E. Milton , Emily K. Coleman, Aimee Barrows, Aaron Dorman and James T. Norman●
May 14, 2022 at 5:30 am CDT
WIC recipients will receive increased benefits this summer

WIC recipients will receive increased benefits this summer

Increase will help eligible families receive more fresh produce

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
June 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm CDT

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