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Illinois food stamps SNAP

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois to issue February food stamp benefits this week

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Those on food stamps in Illinois should get next month's benefits by the end of the week, but leaders in Springfield are warning people to make them last. The Federal government is releasing February's food stamp benefits, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP), early. The partial Federal government shutdown will leave the United States Department of Agriculture without the authority to spend money next month. In Illinois, Department Of Human Services […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 21

Illinois food bank

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois food banks rush to distribute 315,000 gallons of milk

SPRINGFIELD/DAVENPORT, Ia. (Illinois News Network) -- There will be no shortage of milk for hungry families in Illinois – in fact, there may be too much. Food banks across Illinois are facing a unique challenge. They have just a few months to hand out over 315,000 gallons of milk. The United States Department of Agriculture is donating the milk because it wasn't sold due to the tariff tit-for-tat. Mike Miller with the River Bend Food Bank in the Quad Cities said […]

todayJanuary 8, 2019 14

Business News

The future of agriculture grows at fairs

The importance of agriculture is abundant — from the food we eat, the major industries it supports and the benefits it provides to our environment. But looking ahead, in order for agriculture to continue to advance, it’s essential to educate and inspire young minds, invest in the next generation and turn today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. That’s where youth agriculture organizations come in. According to Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president of marketing at Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle […]

todayJune 9, 2018 25

Illinois

Budget increase, updates on ongoing water problems discussed in October session of Coalton Village Board

COALTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Business was rather limited in the Coalton Village Board’s meeting on Wednesday, October 11, which included updates on their ongoing water issues and a public hearing to increase the village budget. Prior to the start of the regular session meeting, a public hearing was held where the board gave reasons for expanding the 2017-18 fiscal budget. Without any members of the public in attendance, the hearing was closed and adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Following revisions suggested by […]

todayOctober 30, 2017 69

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