Millions Could Face Severe Cuts To Food Stamps Due To Government Shutdown

• Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits

  

• Georgia food distribution centers prepare for shortages from winter weather

  

• Detroit Zoo closing, festivals canceled, due to winter weather

  

• New York DMV to shut down for 5 days in February for tech overhaul

  

• Westbound Highway 24 in Oakland reopens after crash involving big rig

  

• Chicago area community organizations receive grants to improve healthy food access

  

• Pittsburgh's cold snap sends AAA calls about dead car batteries "through the roof"

  

• Sacramento County sees fewer food vendor complaints during first year of new regulations