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

New legislation will reduce SNAP benefits for eligible Illinois residents and tighten eligibility requirements. An estimated ...

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

Republicans are working to pass major federal cost cuts to the program, which provides monthly benefits to for some 40 million Americans.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Trump's proposed "Big Beautiful Bill" could end funding for SNAP Education programs and result in the loss of 230 University of Illinois positions.

Fewer Illinois residents may be eligible for the food assistance program SNAP under the latest policy plan signed into law by President Donald Trump last week. WQRF Rockford Posted: July 10, 2025 ...

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.

The National Grocer’s Association says SNAP also supports more than 18,000 jobs in Illinois, including farmers. “When you cut these benefits, this will affect the local economy and the economy will ...