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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Won't be easy, but Illinois has a chance to mitigate SNAP cuts Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.

Although enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program declined marginally in April, nearly 2 million Illinoisans still depend on the federal food aid. Illinois’ food insecurity has yet ...

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

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

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.

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, ...