Before July 4, food insecurity was already a growing issue across the United States. Here are some of the reasons why: In March, the Trump administration paused funding for The Emergency Food ...

Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for hundreds of millions in food subsidies if the state’s error rate isn’t cleaned up ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s [SNAP] education program, SNAP-Ed, will come to an end in Illinois, according ...

Natasha McClendon had $20 in her bank account and a bag of chicken in her fridge. It wasn’t going to be enough to feed her three daughters, her husband and herself, which meant it was time to take her ...

Illinois residents may lose SNAP benefits under new eligibility guidelines, but those who are disabled or elderly will still be eligible.

President Donald Trump signed the reconciliation bill into law on July 4, making sweeping changes to social services programs, including Medicaid. Among the programs being revamped is the Supplemental ...

Although enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program declined marginally in April, nearly 2 million ...

With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in ...

More than 1.8 million Illinoisians received $4.7 billion of SNAP benefits in FY25, according to the state. If Illinois must pay 15% of the cost of benefits, it could leave the state on the hook ...

Food banks say SNAP cuts will harm Illinois families, economy by: Courtney Spinelli, BJ Lutz. Posted: Jul 10, 2025 / 06:58 PM CDT. ... The program, he said, ...

SNAP changes could cut benefits for 360,000 in Illinois. New work rules and budget shifts leave the state with higher costs. Learn what it means.

Millions of dollars stolen from Illinois SNAP beneficiaries, records show NBC 5 Responds found there’s no safety net to help replenish stolen funds. But you can take these steps to protect yourself.