Illinois launches new program to provide food benefits to people who lost SNAP
By BEN SZALINSKI
Capitol News Illinois
bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
A new state program took effect Saturday to provide food benefits to people who have recently become ineligible because of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger, or FRESH, program kicked off Aug. 1 after state lawmakers appropriated $70 million in the fiscal year 2027 budget to establish a state food assistance program. The initiative allows households that lost their SNAP benefits earlier this year to receive a $400 one-time payment.
“At a time when the cost of groceries, gas, and utilities are all rising, Donald Trump and Republicans decided to strip food assistance from nearly 100,000 people,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement. “In Illinois, we passed the FRESH program to help provide some relief for families kicked off food assistance, but no state can backfill the cruel and imminent cuts set in motion by Trump’s budget bill.”
About 150,000 Illinoisians were expected to lose food assistance benefits beginning May 1 after new work requirements established by Congress went into effect. About 1.5 million Illinoisians received SNAP benefits in June, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services. That includes 830,342 households. The number of beneficiaries in June was down 134,734 people compared to April.
Eligible households are those that lost benefits because of the federal changes and are automatically enrolled in the FRESH program. Recipients will receive
the one-time payment to their Illinois Link card to use on food.
People who lose SNAP coverage in the coming months will also receive payments until funding for the program runs out.
Other financial impacts
The budget also included $55 million to hire 450 Department of Human Services employees, including staff to update state systems to comply with federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.
Illinois, and most other states, are set to be on the hook for higher costs in the coming years because of the changes Congress made.
Read more: Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom
Beginning in in October 2027, states will cover half of administrative costs for the program and many states will begin covering a portion of SNAP benefits. States with an error rate greater than 10% will have to cover 15% of the cost of benefits starting in fiscal year 2029.
Illinois’ error rate was 14.7% in federal fiscal year 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That was up from 11.6% the year before.
Illinois will have another year to produce a lower error rate, giving the state more time to rectify problems. As of now, the state could be on the hook for $700 million in new SNAP costs by the end of 2028 if nothing changes.
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Setting Priorities
Many people think setting goals is difficult, but it is often much easier than they realize. In fact, most people already set goals every day without even thinking about it. The problem is not whether we set goals—it is whether we are setting the right ones.
Think about today’s lifestyle. Almost everyone owns a smartphone, and many people feel like they can’t function without it. We are constantly connected, but what are we connected to? Social media, text messages, videos, or the latest news? Do we really need to check every few minutes to see who liked our latest post?
Have you ever sat down to eat with family only to notice that everyone is staring at a phone instead of talking to one another? Most of us have experienced this, and many of us have been guilty of doing it ourselves. Without realizing it, we have made checking our devices a priority. Since we already know we can set goals, why not choose goals that truly matter and make those our priority instead?
Prioritizing is one of the most important parts of achieving any goal, yet it is often overlooked. Every day we choose what deserves our time and attention. Sometimes we place more importance on a social media post than on spending quality time with our family, friends, or God. Human relationships should always be more valuable than online activity. Look around the dinner table in many homes. Parents and children are focused on their phones instead of each other. They may not even notice what they are eating because their attention is fixed on a screen. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying technology, it should not replace meaningful conversations or time with the people who matter most.
The latest sports score, viral video, or television
by Janice R Newman Y? WHY NOT!
marathon may provide temporary entertainment, but it will not help you reach your long-term goals. Watching hours of your favorite show wont organize your home, finish the book you started two years ago, improve your finances, or help you launch the business you have always dreamed about. Those accomplishments require intentional effort and wise use of your time.
Setting priorities means deciding what is most important and giving those things your best time and energy. It also means saying “no” to activities that distract you from your purpose. Spending time strengthening your marriage, building relationships with your children, improving your health, growing your faith, or working toward your career goals will have a much greater impact on your future than another episode of your favorite television series.
If you want to see your goals become reality, you must make them a daily priority. Success doesn’t happen by accident. It requires commitment, discipline, and consistent action. Whether your goals involve your career, finances, education, health, or spiritual growth, they deserve your attention before less important activities.
Every worthwhile achievement comes with a price. Reaching your goals may require sacrificing time, comfort, or even money. However, those sacrifices are investments in the future you want to create. When you choose your priorities wisely, you move one step closer to becoming the person God created you to be.
The question is simple: What are you making a priority today? If your current habits aren’t leading you where you want to go, it may be time to reset your priorities. Your future is shaped by the choices you make today. Y? Why Not!
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SENIOR ADULT REHABILITATION WALKER. All pads and seats included. Brand new, never used. See Craigslist add for more info and pictures, or contact me, Wayne 708-269-9135. $165.00. Retail $187.00 plus tax.
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Asking $500 for Tool Box - $500 for Ladder Racks. Tool Box 24” High, 24”w, 60” Long. Ladder Racks Fit Full Size Pick-up Truck. Price is Negotiable, Cash only! Call Carlton 708913-8624
Sump Pump, Brand New in Box. Cast Iron 1/3 HP Barnes Model SP33VF New Over $200- Selling for $140 OBO (a good spare!); Drill Press, bench mount, very heavy, Wards Power Craft. $35 OBO. Green Welding Jackets have several size XL $8 EA. R-12 Refrigerant $30/ Can Call 708-837-9814. Please leave message.
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Grandpa’s golf collection - PING putters $49, golf balls $6/dozen and up, kids sets $39, senior TI-Drivers $49, display sports shadow boxes, $39. Call 708-3393429 for more info. South Holland
Dunlop Coffee Maker New W/2 Stainless Travel Cups still in box$20.00 Heavy Duty Ladder used once w/ multi purpose tray.$20.00 call 708-474-9568
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Question: We are thinking about selling our home. What are the biggest complaints that sellers have when selling their home?
Answer: Sellers often complain about the constant need to keep the house spotless, accommodate last-minute viewings, and vacate the property on short notice with children or pets.
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The irritation of preparing the home perfectly only for prospective buyers to run late, cancel at the last minute, or not show up at all.
Finding out during a professional home inspection that the property requires costly repairs, which often leads to buyers demanding major price reductions or walking away.
The financial drain of addressing structural or mechanical issues (such as roofing, foundation, or HVAC repairs) that eat into the home’s equity before the sale is finalized.
The heartbreak and frustration of
having a deal collapse entirely, usually due to the buyer’s financing falling through or issues discovered during the appraisal process.
Extended closing timelines caused by underwriting delays or bureaucratic snags, which can put the seller’s next housing move on hold.
Overpricing the home. This happens when a real estate agent or seller do not follow what the comparables indicate the selling price should be.
There is some stress and frustration in selling, but moving on to your next life chapter is certainly worth a bit of frustration.
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NATIONAL BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH
National Back to School Month in August gears up parents, teachers, schools, and students for a season of education. Whether you’re ready or not, friends, activities, and books are just around the corner. Get ready to learn!
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Michael P. Murphy, age 58, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026. Loving son of Beatrice E. and the late David L. Murphy. Dearest brother of David Murphy, Christine (Derrick) Lott, and Erin Murphy. Kind and cherished uncle of Courtney, Drew, and Breanne; great-uncle of Alena. Dear nephew of many loving aunts and uncles. Michael was loved by his family, and friends and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Monday, August 3, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Michael’s funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. directly at Christ Our Savior/ St. Jude the Apostle Church 880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL, with Rev. Gosbert officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL.For further information, please contact 708-3337000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Julie E. Anderson, age 99, of Normal, IL formerly of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Anderson. Loving mother of Thomas (Barbara) Anderson, Larry (Marilyn) Anderson, and Debbie (Art) Victorson. Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren: Becky Burkhart, Tom (Heather) Anderson, Nick (Desi) Anderson, Eric (Jill) Anderson, Kyle Anderson, Kristen (Tim) McFarland, Jake (Anna) Victorson and 10 greatgrandchildren: Ben and Brady Burkhart, Julia and Jenna Anderson, Lauren (Tyler) Voss, Lindsey (fiancé Jake Firnsin) Anderson, Collin Anderson, Vano Anderson, Hampton Victorson, and Theodore McFarland. Dear sister of Diane Barick and the late Joyce Poth. Loving aunt to several special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father John Kolar, mother and step-father Hazel KolarHebert and Alan Hebert and one granddaughter Tina Lynne Victorson. Mom grew up on the family farm in New Buffalo, MI. Those were
New laws signed requiring businesses to accept cash, pay employees for jury duty
By BEN SZALINSKI
Capitol News Illinois
bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com
Most Illinois retailers will be required to accept cash payments beginning in 2028 under a bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed on Friday.
House Bill 4592 requires retailers that employ someone to process in-person consumer transactions must accept cash payments on purchases under $500, though the businesses do not have to accept bills larger than $20.
The requirement does not apply to self-checkout machines, overnight sales, if a business runs out of cash, membership-only businesses, or phone or internet purchases. Businesses that do not follow the law will have to pay fines.
“For many Illinois residents, cash remains a dependable and necessary way to pay for everyday purchases,” Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, said in a statement. “People deserve the freedom to choose how they pay.”
The measures was one of 87 bills Pritzker signed on Friday.
Jury pay
Employers will now have to pay their employees their full rate of pay while they are serving on jury duty under House Bill 4844. Businesses with 25 or fewer employees are exempt from the requirement, which begins immediately.
CPR practice
House Bill 4788 requires schools, beginning in the 2028-2029 school year, to provide breasted and nonbreasted manikins for CPR practice in middle school and high school. The goal is to give students more practice with female victims, who studies show are less likely to receive help from bystanders when suffering cardiac arrest.
Read more: Illinois bill aims to address gender discrepancies in CPR training
“When someone’s life is on the line, every second counts,” Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, said in a statement. “More inclusive, realistic CPR training helps people act quickly and save lives.”
Workload report
Senate Bill 3314 requires higher education institutions to provide more transparency about how many credits their faculty members are teaching.
The law requires the state’s colleges and universities to, beginning in Sept. 2028, report annually the number of credit hours being taught by full- and part-time faculty members. The reports would be organized by tenure status and discipline.
Lawmakers supporting the bill said the goal is to
years mom would talk about often with great fondness including the hard work of daily chores. The ethics learned there benefited her in the move to city life in the Chicago area where she met her husband, Tom. Together for 73 years, they worked tirelessly creating a very successful Radio & Television business and raising the family they loved. Mom’s Faith, her role as grandma and great-grandma, homemaking and huge fan of the Cubs, laughter, strength, commitment, giftedness in cooking and baking, a love for music, entertainment and travel along with a sense of fashion and design are only a snippet of what made her so wonderful! Welcome Home, Mom!! We love you!
Visitation Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until time of the Celebration of Life service at 1:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Since mom embraced laughter and lightheartedness, to celebrate her, please feel free to wear colorful clothing which can include Cubs wear too! Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South - Oak Lawn, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to: Memorial Fund of Faith Church of McLean County with Julie Anderson/Worship and Music, on the subject line. (www.myfaithlcmc. org) (2714 Mc Graw Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704). For further information please contact 219-3227300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.
provide more transparency for students and educators about the higher education system and ensure faculty members are receiving necessary support.
“This legislation helps shine a light on who is doing the teaching in our colleges and universities by making clear how many credit hours are taught by full-time versus part-time faculty,” Illinois Education Association President Karl Goeke said in a statement. “Our students and their families deserve to know who is leading the bulk of the classes at their colleges and universities.”
Human trafficking
Drivers on Illinois interstates will soon notice more information about human trafficking at rest stops.
House Bill 4654 requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs with resources for human trafficking victims in bathrooms at all rest areas, beginning immediately.
Airport noise
Senate Bill 4041 requires O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago to conduct noise studies at least every five years beginning by the end of 2030. The study must map out how sound is distributed around the airport and forecast how noise will be distributed going forward.
Mental health treatment
House Bill 5193 allows more patients to be transported by ambulance to a mental health institution rather than a hospital emergency room beginning immediately. The law now allows people under the influence of drugs or alcohol to be transported to approved mental health facilities if EMTs determine that’s a more appropriate location and it is approved by their supervisors.
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Case # 2025CH09173 I3291851
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Plaintiff, -v.-
