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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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. Bolton on Russian sanctions threat ...

Illinois receives $19 million a year for SNAP Education programs that work with 1,800 community partners statewide. The educational programs at stake teach low-income residents how to budget for ...

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 ...

The budget package makes $186 million in cuts to SNAP over the next 10 years. Of the 1.8 million Illinoisans who rely on SNAP each year, lawmakers say about 360,000 are at risk of losing coverage.