Illinois’ governor says Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are cutting food benefits for those who need it ...

G ov. JB Pritzker spoke at an East St. Louis food shelter on Tuesday to talk about his administration's plans to alleviate ...

At one of the nation’s poorest cities, Illinois’ governor sharpened contrasts with Trump’s cuts and faced questions about a ...

CHICAGO Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states and attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on Monday ...

The lawsuit argues that the federal government’s demand was an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information for use ...

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 ...

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 ...

Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed programs at risk of elimination WAND Digital Team Jun 26, 2025 Updated Jun 26, 2025 ...

Illinois officials blast Medicaid, SNAP cuts in Trump-led megabill Republicans have defended the bill, primarily pointing to the elimination of taxes on most tips and overtime pay ...

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 ...

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.