| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 11, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/05/11/illinoisans-lose-federal-food-assistance-independent-grocers-face-debt-and-store-closure |
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_by Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News
Illinois_
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As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this
month, grocery stores, especially independent grocers across the state, are
preparing for the devasting effects of decreased spen...