The most recent official figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published Sept. 5, showed unemployment rising to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. During the shutdown, the Chicago Fed's model is ...

The U.S. jobless rate likely edged up in October to the highest in four years as the hiring rate for unemployed workers ...

Along with when Illinois residents may be receiving reduced SNAP benefits, officials said not everyone who is eligible will be receiving benefits.

SNAP benefits won't reach nearly 2 million Illinois residents for "days or weeks" despite the Trump admin announcing partial ...