In the Chicagoland metro area, 12% of households receive SNAP benefits. That's more than 450,000 families. Of those ...

A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor's endorsement.

As SNAP benefits lapse amid the ongoing government shutdown, these food banks, mutual aid groups, community organizations and ...

Despite court orders to distribute SNAP benefits, state officials said the funds remain on hold for nearly 2 million ...

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

Over 500 people sought out free food distributed Saturday morning as federal assistance programs remain in limbo.

Accepting the offer of a more expensive option means that all of your parents’ funds would be gone, and they may require some additional financial assistance. Instead of giving all of this money to ...

To say former Enterprise football standout Marcus Jones, a current cornerback and punt returner for the NFL’s New England Patriots, has had a good five weeks would be an understatement.