ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Without a budget agreement, millions in Illinois will lose SNAP benefits this weekend. The state is stepping up to assist food banks -- but lawmakers say they need long term solutions if they can't depend on the federal government for help. The ongoing government shut down is quickly turning into a worst [...]
Pritzker issues order giving millions to food banks as SNAP funds are expected to run out
FOX 2 Illinois10/3112


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