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Changes to SNAP benefit eligibility set to begin in May

Changes to SNAP benefit eligibility set to begin in May

  • Updated Apr 25, 2026
Changes to SNAP benefit eligibility set to begin in May
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Changes to SNAP benefit eligibility set to begin in May

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  • Updated Apr 25, 2026

Some believe this could leave thousands without benefits, but the Illinois Department of Human Services is working to hire more employees to help people access SNAP.

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Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

STAR bonds support economic growth by financing the development and revitalization of tourism, entertainment and destination-based projects.

Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state
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Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

STAR bonds support economic growth by financing the development and revitalization of tourism, entertainment and destination-based projects.

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IHSA to deny State Series eligibility to schools on mask mandate probation
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IHSA to deny State Series eligibility to schools on mask mandate probation

  • Aug 23, 2021

ILLINOIS (WAND) - Schools on probation for failing to follow the Illinois mask mandate after a deadline will not be allowed to be part of Stat…

Douglas Co. expands vaccine eligibility to those 18 and older
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Douglas Co. expands vaccine eligibility to those 18 and older

  • Apr 1, 2021

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Douglas County has decided to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to those at age 18 and older. 

Iroquois Co. expands vaccine eligibility by age to 16+
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Iroquois Co. expands vaccine eligibility by age to 16+

  • Mar 26, 2021

WATSEKA, Ill. (WAND) - The Iroquois County Public Health Department announced COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has been expanded to all county res…

Vaccine eligibility expands, soon to include food and beverage workers, construction trade workers, and religious leaders
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Vaccine eligibility expands, soon to include food and beverage workers, construction trade workers, and religious leaders

  • Updated Mar 25, 2021

DECATUR - Governor Pritzker announced last week that effective March 22, 2021, Illinois would be expanding COVID vaccine eligibility to includ…

Report: IL vaccine eligibility to dramatically expand in April
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Report: IL vaccine eligibility to dramatically expand in April

  • Updated Mar 17, 2021

ILLINOIS (WAND) - Gov. JB Pritzker is set to dramatically expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in April, according to a report from NBC Chicago. 

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