Trump's USDA wants states to undo SNAP payments
The ongoing government shutdown is affecting the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and the nearly 42-million people who rely on it are facing new disruptions in receiving their benefits tonight.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Partial SNAP benefits being paid to Illinois recipients for November, officials say
Partial SNAP benefits were being paid to nearly 2 million Illinois customers, state officials said.
Supreme Court order blocks funds for SNAP payments
The Supreme Court just let the Trump administration hold back $4B in food aid.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Support for pet owners impacted by SNAP cuts
Despite a federal judge ordering SNAP benefits to resume this afternoon, many families have struggled.
Judge: Trump administration must pay full SNAP benefits
A judge is ordering the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November, and they have until tomorrow to do it.
Food banks step up as govt shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits
With SNAP funding interrupted by the government shutdown, food pantries like Schaumburg Township’s are seeing a surge in need and asking for community support to keep their shelves stocked.
SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November
SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.
Green City Market expands SNAP support amid benefit cuts in Chicago
Chef Sarah Stegner and Executive Director Letishia Steele share how Chicago’s Green City Market is stepping up to help families access fresh, local food as SNAP benefits are reduced.
Trump says in Truth Social post that SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
SNAP benefits won’t reach 1.9M Illinoisans for ‘days or weeks,’ officials say
SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.
Manny's Deli offers meals to SNAP recipients
As families start to feel the pinch of losing SNAP assistance, some local restaurants are doing what they can to help.
Here’s where SNAP recipients can find free, discounted meals in the Chicago area
The government shutdown is pausing federal food aid for millions across the country and several Chicago restaurants are working to help.
SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming
The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.
Chicago's iconic Manny's Deli offers free meals to SNAP recipients
The government shutdown is also pausing federal food aid for millions across the country and this morning Chicago restaurants such as Manny's Deli are jumping in to help.
SNAP issues continue to affect many Americans
The government shutdown now past the one month mark. It is affecting access to food stamps for millions of Americans, including here in Illinois.