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Experts urge action as SNAP halt threatens Central Illinois families and economy

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and for tens of thousands of families across Central Illinois, the countdown is on.In just two days, SNAP benefits could ...

Illinois retailers prepare for possible SNAP disruption Nov. 1

The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to the federal government shutdown could impact ...

Two Illinois moms among millions facing SNAP cutoff as pantries say: ‘We cannot meet this need’

Nearly 2 million people in Illinois may lose food assistance starting Saturday because of the government shutdown. The state ...

The Wooden Paddle offering free pizzas to SNAP recipients who've lost their benefits

LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- The usually busy lunch service at The Wooden Paddle could get even busier now that the popular ...
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Luke Altmyer (5 TDs) helps Illinois snap skid with Rutgers rout

Luke Altmyer passed for four touchdowns and ran for another, and Gabe Jacas had two sacks as Illinois routed visiting Rutgers ...
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SNAP benefits remain on hold for 2M Illinoisans despite court rulings, agency says

Despite court orders to distribute SNAP benefits, state officials said the funds remain on hold for nearly 2 million ...
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‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem

Food assistance advocates and state officials acknowledged that the state funds to food banks would not be enough to fill the ...