Illinois Senate Democrats hope to tackle SNAP benefit fraud by requiring the state to use smart chip cards instead of traditional EBT cards.
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On Feb. 1, a group of SNAP recipients will have to complete an extra step to stay eligible for benefits.
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Changes to SNAP benefits are less than a week away, and federal changes mean many Illinoisans with qualifying status will change Feb. 1.
The Kroger Company launched its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables to recipients of various …
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The Kroger Company launched its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables to recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid.
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 s…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported Illinois' error rate for SNAP benefits has reached 11.5%. State lawmakers are concerned, …
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said he's "sticking his neck out" for an agreement with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
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Durbin spoke Thursday at an event in Springfield for a transportation hub project.