SNAP, Illinois and 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.

Trump, Supreme Court and Illinois

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it deploy troops in Illinois
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Troop Deployment to Chicago Area

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M

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'I love cards': Illinois governor JB Pritzker on winning $1.4 million at Las Vegas casino; calls himself 'incredibly lucky'
Illinois governor JB Pritzker won $1.4 million after playing popular card game blackjack at a casino in Las Vegas last year, according to a copy of his latest tax filing.The California-born Democrat,

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’He’s a whale in Vegas’: JB Pritzker’s million-dollar win reveals governor’s taste for gambling
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas

Illinois State University teacher's assistant flips Turning Point USA table, tears down flyers: 'Jesus did it'

An Illinois State University faculty member was arrested after he was accused of flipping a Turning Point USA table and ...

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 ...

Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 18, 2025

Preview the Oct. 18 matchup between the Ohio Bobcats and Northern Illinois Huskies with predictions, odds, over/under, spread ...

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 ...

Democrats eye Maryland and Illinois as Republicans press forward with redistricting push

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has held discussions with Maryland and Illinois Democrats about new maps as he vows to ...

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 ...

North Dakota 38-19 Southern Illinois (Oct 18, 2025) Final Score - ESPN

Live coverage of the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Southern Illinois Salukis NCAAF game on ESPN, including live score, ...

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 ...

Illinois' First-Class Ticket to the College Football Playoff: Beat Washington

At 10-2, the Illini would need a bit of help, but they would also very likely find themselves in the 2025 College Football ...

Southeast Missouri State 42-13 Eastern Illinois (Oct 18, 2025) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAAF game, final score 42-13, from ...