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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could ...
Axios on MSN

Illinois families, food banks brace as SNAP aid stops

Axios Visuals Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, but if and when payments will resume remains unclear. Driving the ...
WRSP-TV

Experts urge action as SNAP halt threatens Central Illinois families and economy

It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and for tens of thousands of families across Central Illinois, the countdown is on.In just two days, SNAP benefits could ...

Local businesses, programs offering relief to SNAP benefit recipients in Chicagoland

Local businesses and programs are offering some relief to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit recipients ...
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New SNAP restrictions go into place amid shutdown drama

Late Friday, Trump indicated that he would fund SNAP, but noted that they would be delayed for the month of November.