120,000 Illinoisans may lose SNAP food assistance starting Friday due to work requirements
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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120,000 Illinoisans may lose SNAP food assistance starting Friday due to work requirements
New federal requirements for SNAP recipients to work or volunteer for 80 hours a month could mean 120,000 Illinois residents lose their benefits.