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 ...

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.

If current trends continue, Illinois will have to pay 15% of the total SNAP benefit costs, which, according to the governor’s office, would be $705 million a year.

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.

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 ...

URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Changes in federal funding have put the University of Illinois Extension's “SNAP-Ed” programs at risk of elimination.

Mayor Brandon Johnson intends to use his veto power to strike down a controversial "snap" curfew ordinance that was approved by the City Council on Wednesday. The Council needed 34 votes to make ...