SNAP benefits could end in Nov. due to government shutdown

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Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will lose SNAP benefits next month if federal shutdown continues, officials warn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed states that it won’t fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps, starting Nov. 1.

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Trump administration threatens SNAP benefits amid government shutdown, risking 1.9 million Illinois residents
November SNAP benefits are at risk from the government shutdown. See how each state depends on food stamps.

Illinois, National Guard and Trump

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow for the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois to protect federal agents conducting immigration enforcement.

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Appeals court continues to block deployment of National Guard in Illinois
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois for now

Winning numbers drawn in Fri.’s Illinois Pick 4 Evening

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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Illinois Pick 4 Evening
The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Illinois Pick 4 Evening" game were: 1, 2, 4, 9, Bonus: 1

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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Michigan Daily 3 Evening
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Connecticut Play 3 Night

New Illinois Campaign Wants To Split State: ‘This Is Not Secession’

New Illinois’ mission statement describes the state as facing “a financial crisis brought on by corruption,” with politicians ...

ICE arrests illegal alien sworn in as suburban Chicago police officer: 'Pritzker's Illinois'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Illinois officer Radule Bojovic, who was living illegally in the U.S. for a ...

Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas

Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker had some extra income in 2024 — from a lucky blackjack hand in a Las Vegas casino.

CTU's Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead Illinois teachers union

The powerful and divisive leader will remain as head of the Chicago Teachers Union after she was chosen Saturday to lead the ...

Illinois man sentenced in 2023 sexual assault of 12-year-old in Michigan

Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child ...

Watch North Dakota vs Southern Illinois football streaming live today; kickoff time, preview

Two 4-2 college football teams try and prove themselves today when the North Dakota Fighting Hawks take on the Southern ...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois

The Trump administration on Friday afternoon asked the Supreme Court to pause an order by a federal judge in Illinois that ...
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Is Illinois playing today? Football schedule for Fighting Illini next game after Week 8 bye

Illinois is off for Week 8 of the 2025 season, as the Fighting Illini have another week to prepare for its Week 8 game ...