Illinois lawmakers are considering a plan to help with the transition to new SNAP work requirements. House Bill 4730 would ...

Illinois must cut its error rate nearly in half to avoid penalties. Illinois’ high error rate administering food stamp benefits could cost the state over $700 million, according to a new report from ...

A change in requirements to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could affect upwards of ...

Illinois is set to lose more than $500 million in federal funding due to Trump's budget bill, according to a new report.

Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use the funds to buy items like soda and candy. What about in Illinois?

Eligible families would receive a lump-sum cash payment if they lose their SNAP benefits due to new federal rules.

As new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program take effect this month, Illinois lawmakers ...

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents are expected to be pushed out of the federal food assistance program for people with low incomes as soon as May 1.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program. Andrew Campbell Capitol News Illinois New work ...