The Illinois Department of Human Services announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has told states that Supplement ...

Recipients who can’t document that they are exempt (for example, because of a disability), plus those who receive SNAP and ...

The Illinois Department of Human Services said it was notified last week by the USDA that November benefits won't be funded ...

Food pantries in Chicago are urging families to prepare a “plan B” if federal benefits are paused for the nutritional program ...

The state announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has told states that Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed states that it won’t fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps, starting Nov. 1.

Illinois risks millions in penalties under new federal law because of errors in determining who qualifies for food assistance ...