Chicago SNAP beneficiaries find allies in community as government shutdown goes on
As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits run dry, some Chicago families have struggled to put food on the table — ...
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What to know if your travel plans are affected by the FAA’s flight cancellations
If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are ...
‘Everybody’s hungry’: Food distribution event sees hundreds of people amid SNAP uncertainty
The line of cars stretched for blocks down Racine Avenue, wrapping around West 78th Street and ending in front of ...
Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will lose SNAP benefits next month if federal shutdown continues, officials warn
Nearly 2 million Illinoisans will be cut off from food stamps next month if the federal government remains shut down, ...
Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, ...
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