"The costs to Illinois’ government because of the new Republican congressional budget reconciliation law will be steep. However, the state has some time to prepare," writes columnist Rich Miller.

Under Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," work requirements to qualify for SNAP benefits have been expanded.

Illinois residents may lose SNAP benefits under new eligibility guidelines, but those who are disabled or elderly will still ...

Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.

Fewer Illinois residents may be eligible for the food assistance program SNAP under the latest policy plan signed into law by ...

President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food ...

On Thursday, elected officials, as well as food bank and food pantry leaders, discussed the local effects of changes to the ...

Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans are bracing for cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food ...

Retiree John Biardo recently got a devastating surprise when his Illinois Link account was drained by scammers, and he's far ...

Illinois democratic leaders are bracing for the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” after ...