Food pantries in Central Illinois are bracing for an uncertain future because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP]. According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, 120,000 people could lose their benefits. Non-disabled people up to age 64 now have to work or volunteer 80 hours a month to keep their SNAP benefits. The changes took effect May 1.

Food pantries in Central Illinois are bracing for an uncertain future because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP].&nbsp;According to the Illinois Department of Human Services, 120,000 people could lose their benefits. Non-disabled people up to age 64 now have to work or volunteer 80 hours a month to keep their SNAP benefits.&nbsp;The changes took effect May 1.

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Central Illinois food pantries prepare for higher need due to new SNAP requirements

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Students and staff at Normal Community High School have all returned home after a broad threat prompted an emergency response evacuating the school. In a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Normal Police Department spokesperson Brad Park said the school received a concerning call around 8 a.m., triggering the response. Park said the threat was broad and wide-ranging. Police assisted with the investigation and evacuation, while securing the school property.

Students and staff at Normal Community High School have all returned home after a broad threat prompted an emergency response evacuating the school.&nbsp;In a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Normal Police Department spokesperson Brad Park said the school received a concerning call around 8 a.m., triggering the response.&nbsp;Park said the threat was broad and wide-ranging.&nbsp;Police assisted with the investigation and evacuation, while securing the school property.

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Central Illinois food pantries prepare for higher need due to new SNAP requirements

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