As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure
Norrenberns said SNAP cuts may have detrimental effects on independent grocers, potentially expanding food deserts in rural Illinois.
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Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
Changes in federal social programs could threaten school funding in low-income areas.
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance
Developed in a public-private partnership, the sites seek to share work, training and volunteer opportunities for SNAP recipients.
150,000 Illinois households may lose federal food assistance beginning May 1
Volunteers called on Illinois to replenish SNAP benefits that the federal government cut.
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
Expanded work requirements from H.R. 1 could affect up to 340,000 Illinoisans who receive SNAP benefits, beginning Feb. 1.
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.
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.
Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries traveled to Springfield Tuesday to voice displeasures with Trump’s domestic policy plan.
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate made stops around Illinois to highlight problems they have with Trump’s “big beautiful” policy bill.
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