States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’
The targeted states called the Trump administration’s funding freeze a fishing expedition.
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Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
The department did not directly respond to questions.
Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report
Tariffs are also hurting economic activity, according to new reports released by the governor’s office.
Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warnings
Pilot programs in Kankakee and McHenry counties provide mental health care to defendants, from smaller jails, who have deemed unfit ...
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
SNAP benefits resume in Illinois after government shutdown delay put residents at risk of hunger.
Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers
Chair of House health and human services budget committee discusses challenges state faces from turmoil in federally funded programs.
Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders
The Trump administration will fund partial SNAP benefits, but recalculating benefits is expected to create delays.
‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem
Illinois devotes funding to food banks to offset federal SNAP cuts, but advocates say it will not be enough.
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois
Illinois agencies must draft plans to mitigate tariffs under a new executive order signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
Total funding for Illinois housing programs declined by more than $14 million in the FY26 budget as homelessness increased.
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