SNAP benefits running out for nearly 2 million in Illinois
As the government shutdown continues, funding for SNAP benefits is set to be interrupted for tens of millions of Americans, nationwide on Saturday.
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As the government shutdown continues, funding for SNAP benefits is set to be interrupted for tens of millions of Americans, nationwide on Saturday.
One food pantry on the South Side said they're already seeing the impact of the looming halt to SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.
SNAP benefits will lapse on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Gov. JB Pritzker ordered $20 million for food banks to help, as food pantries are already seeing increasing demand.
The ongoing federal government shutdown could end food stamp coverage for millions of Americans on Saturday, and farmers are among those bracing for the impact.
A local soup kitchen delivered hundreds of meals to O'Hare TSA employees on Tuesday to feed those who are working and not getting paid.
They make sure you're safe traveling through our airports, but it's a job TSA agents in Chicago are officially doing without any pay now due to the shutdown. It's why the Elgin's Holy Trinity Soup Kitchen is making sure those workers are fed on Tuesday.
Travel editor Peter Greenberg joined Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
In Glen Ellyn, food pantry organizers and customers worry about what this means for them as the pause comes just weeks before the holidays begin.
In Glen Ellyn, food pantry organizers and customers worry about what this means for them as the pause comes just weeks before the holidays begin.
A lawyer on furlough during the government shutdown has taken up a new hobby in his free time: he's opened a hot dog cart.
The start of this week marks day 27 of the government shutdown, which is putting a strain on travel, federal employees, and programs. Bradley Blackburn is tracking the latest.
If the federal government shutdown doesn't end soon, it could put the food stamp benefits of millions. Some Chicago area businesses are working to help keep food on the table for people who might need it.
U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.
It's now day 22 of the federal government shutdown, and there's no end in sight. The Senate is still expected to vote again on Wednesday on a House-passed funding bill, but it is likely to fail.
President Trump blames Democrats for the ongoing shutdown and made it clear that his party would not budge.
Travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Human Services said it was notified last week by the USDA that November benefits won't be funded unless the shutdown ends.
It's a double blow for SNAP recipients. The new federal law expanding work requirements to get benefits is also taking effect three months earlier than expected. The same week SNAP benefits are expected to hit pause.
We entered day 18 of the government shutdown, the third longest in history.
Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the shutdown. Natalie Brand reports.
The U.S. Senate was set to vote for a 10th time Thursday on funding bills to reopen the federal government. Naomi Ruchim reports.
Drew MacQueen, vice president of the Great Lakes Regional National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said what's hitting the more than 16,000 members nationwide is they're considered essential workers but aren't getting treated as such.
O'Hare is one of the nation's busiest airports, and during the government shutdown, it has barely missed a beat — yet air controllers have missed out on pay.
CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joins Jackie Kostek to talk about the effects of the government shutdown, concerns about travelers’ safety with some air traffic controllers not coming in, and airports declining to play a video of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown on Democrats.
The Senate once again fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance a bill to reopen the government.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
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Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
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Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
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Bystanders captured the seven dogs walking along a busy highway. Animal rescue volunteers said the dogs somehow escaped after they were stolen by dog meat traders and were trying to get back home.
The state health department warns against drinking unpasteurized milk because it can make people sick.
Scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso gave fruit flies caffeine at night. The flies were more likely to fly recklessly if they were caffeinated in the evening hours. Female flies felt stronger effects.
Serve Robotics said that while they figure out how this happened, they will cover the cost of the already-repaired glass, calling the crash landing extremely rare.
Violet Harris, 15, was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-scooter in the South Shore neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago confirmed.
The man charged in the murder of Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
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The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
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Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
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Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
