SNAP cuts from Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" could affect thousands in Illinois, who will have to turn to local nonprofits.

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

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 ...

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

Food insecurity stretches into the suburbs and small towns across the state. John and Loretta Arient bear daily witness to ...

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

The new federal budget bill signed by President Trump will cut $186 million from SNAP over the next 10 years, potentially affecting 360,000 Illinoisans and putting pressure on local economies and ...

Pritzker claimed last month that the SNAP proposal would cost Illinois $1.2 billion a year, but his projection was based on the U.S. House’s proposal. The Senate version, which passed the House ...

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.

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, ...