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Illinois residents encouraged to check SNAP exemptions before changes take effect

  • Jan 26, 2026
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Illinois residents encouraged to check SNAP exemptions before changes take effect

Illinois residents encouraged to check SNAP exemptions before changes take effect

Changes to SNAP benefits are less than a week away, and federal changes mean many Illinoisans with qualifying status will change Feb. 1. 

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