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New SNAP work requirements could leave up to 340,000 Illinois residents without enough food

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Adults ages 55 to 64, and parents without children younger than 14, will be required to prove they're working, volunteering or participating in job training More Illinois residents will have work requirements to qualify for SNAP starting Sunday under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. 'Not sustainable': New SNAP work requirements could leave up to 340,000 Illinois residents without enough food More Illinois residents will have work requirements to qualify for SNAP starting Sunday under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. Read Story Related articles: Trump's 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights...
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Juliana Stratton calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate

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The three major Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, clashed Monday over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Tru… Juliana Stratton calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate The three major Democratic candidates vying to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin clashed Monday night over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Trump and his aggressive deportation enforcement operations. Read Story Related articles: Who will fill Dick Durbin's US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates. US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics Super PAC linked to Gov. JB Pritzker launches ad campaign backing Juliana Stratton in Illinois Senate primary US Rep. Raja Krishnam...
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Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools

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The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. Archdiocese of Chicago to close five additional schools in Illinois due to enrollment and financial concerns The Archdiocese of Chicago announced five additional school closures across Illinois ahead of National Catholic Schools Week, citing low enrollment and financial strain. Read Story Related articles: Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says Can school climate solve chronic absenteeism? Ask these principals. © Copyright 2026 Chicag...
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