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.
The new law states hospitals must sign a letter referring babies to early intervention services if the child is born weighing less than 2.2 pounds.
Almost $6 million in mental health funding for Illinois that was cut by the Trump administration earlier this week was reversed Wednesday night.
Under "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act," several changes to SNAP are happening, and the dates for those changes to be enacted have been moved several times.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is launching new coverage for home visiting services for pregnant and parenting Medicaid customers.
A man charged with beating and trying to kidnap a girl in February was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is restoring full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
A new state law will require hospitals to notify families about early intervention services if their babies are born weighing less than 2.2 pounds.
A new Illinois law will give the state more oversight over the 2-1-1 emergency counsel service.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois will continue providing mental health services for LGBTQIA+ youth, according to the Illinois Department of Hum…