The SoulFood Lounge gives back to SNAP recipients in time of extreme need
More Chicago families are wondering if they'll be able to make it through the month after being cut off from their SNAP benefits. However, The SoulFood Lounge and other restaurants are stepping up to make sure people don't go hungry.
More Chicago families are wondering if they'll be able to make it through the month after being cut off from their SNAP benefits. However, The SoulFood Lounge and other restaurants are stepping up to make sure people don't go hungry.
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.
SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial funding for November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What you eat this weekend could make or break your daylight saving recovery
Protein-packed breakfasts and melatonin-boosting snacks can help reset your body's internal clock faster.
Protein-packed breakfasts and melatonin-boosting snacks can help reset your body's internal clock faster.
Peaches recalled nationwide over potential listeria risk
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain peaches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain peaches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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 Illinoisans.
Despite court orders to distribute SNAP benefits, state officials said the funds remain on hold for nearly 2 million Illinoisans.
Recall: Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.
Vote for the best pizza in Chicago: 64 pizzerias face off in new tournament
When you want to have pizza for dinner, does it turn into a full-blown debate every day? One new contest is giving Chicagoans the chance to finally settle who has the best pizza in the city.
When you want to have pizza for dinner, does it turn into a full-blown debate every day? One new contest is giving Chicagoans the chance to finally settle who has the best pizza in the city.
Illinois residents to lose SNAP benefits: What to know
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.
As the government shutdown continues, nearly 2 million Illinoisans will not receive SNAP benefits starting next month, officials warn.
Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
How to score Halloween 2025’s best food deals and freebies
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Chicago church packs food, supplies for residents in fear of immigration raids
A Southwest Side community center is packing food and supplies for residents in fear amid immigration raids.
A Southwest Side community center is packing food and supplies for residents in fear amid immigration raids.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Gene & Georgetti’s Midway Airport location to close after licensing deal canceled, owner says
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
The owner of Gene and Georgetti's is responding after the abrupt cancellation of its licensing agreement for Gene's Bistro, the Chicago restaurant's outpost at Midway Airport.
Food banks in Chicago bracing for spike in demand
The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.
The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.
Windy City Smokeout 2026: Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, more to headline
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.
The Windy City Smokeout is returning for its 13th year at the United Center in July, and the headliners have already been announced.


















