Illinois (KWQC) - SNAP benefits are being restored for the people of Illinois after the federal government shutdown ended Wednesday.
The Illinois Department of Human Services said they anticipate remaining benefit payments will be made in the coming days with all SNAP recipients receiving their full November benefits by Nov. 20.
To check your EBT Card balance, visit IDHS: Illinois Link Card or call Illinois Link Help Line: 1-800-678-LINK (5456).
Benefits left on cards from previous months can still be used, according to IDHS.

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