Chicago teachers are absent at higher rates than the state average, with over 40% missing 10+ days during the 2024-2025 ...

People in Illinois who rely on SNAP benefits could start to see their November benefits as soon as Friday. However, the ...

Since the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on Nov. 12, the Illinois Department of Human Services said in a press release they anticipate remaining benefit payments will be made in ...

Illinois recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will see them restored starting Friday.

Nearly 2 million people in Illinois will again receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Friday.

The Illinois legislature passed a bill with $1.5 billion to support transit in the Chicago area and statewide. It was in the works for years.

Experts in overdose response told Illinois Times they’re skeptical of Springfield’s capacity to treat people in need, despite ...

As Washington moves to end the shutdown, some Democrats say the deal sacrifices health care relief for working families.

Rockford area food pantries are seeing surge in new clients as SNAP benefits are delayed and slashed during a lengthy ...

Hundreds of families in Boone County lined up outside UAW Local 1268 Saturday November 8 as UAW volunteers handed out boxes ...

Starting Friday, some of the nearly two million people in Illinois who rely on SNAP will begin receiving partial payments.