SNAP

November 21, 2025

Understanding H.R. 1: How New Federal Rules Could Reshape SNAP in Illinois

By Lily PadulaExecutive SummaryThe recent federal government shutdown caused nationwide disruptions in public services and assistance across many domains, including food and nutrition supports for low-income individuals and households (see…

October 28, 2025

GOMB Report Projects Pressure on Illinois’ Budget Amid Federal Policy Changes

By Lily Padula Each fall, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) issues its…

October 23, 2025

Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Assistance for Illinois Families

By Paula Worthington Over 41 million individuals rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) to assist in buying food each month—including nearly 1.9 million individuals in Illinois. The current federal…