SNAP, Illinois and government shutdown

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Nearly 2 million Illinois residents will lose SNAP benefits next month if federal shutdown continues, officials warn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed states that it won’t fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps, starting Nov. 1.

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Trump administration threatens SNAP benefits amid government shutdown, risking 1.9 million Illinois residents
November SNAP benefits are at risk from the government shutdown. See how each state depends on food stamps.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
Supreme Court gets first chance to weigh Trump’s bid to deploy National Guard

Illinois, Pritzker and blackjack

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Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas
Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker had some extra income in 2024 — from a lucky blackjack hand in a Las Vegas casino.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wins $1.4 million in Las Vegas
Billionaire Illinois governor wins $1.4 million playing blackjack in Vegas

Illinois State University teacher's assistant flips Turning Point USA table, tears down flyers: 'Jesus did it'

An Illinois State University faculty member was arrested after he was accused of flipping a Turning Point USA table and ...

New Illinois Campaign Wants To Split State: ‘This Is Not Secession’

New Illinois’ mission statement describes the state as facing “a financial crisis brought on by corruption,” with politicians ...

CTU's Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead Illinois teachers union

The powerful and divisive leader will remain as head of the Chicago Teachers Union after she was chosen Saturday to lead the ...

ICE arrests illegal alien sworn in as suburban Chicago police officer: 'Pritzker's Illinois'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Illinois officer Radule Bojovic, who was living illegally in the U.S. for a ...

Southeast Missouri State 42-13 Eastern Illinois (Oct 18, 2025) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAAF game, final score 42-13, from ...

Illinois man sentenced in 2023 sexual assault of 12-year-old in Michigan

Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child ...

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow for the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois to protect ...

Illinois' First-Class Ticket to the College Football Playoff: Beat Washington

At 10-2, the Illini would need a bit of help, but they would also very likely find themselves in the 2025 College Football ...