The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Republican proposal that would shift some food stamp costs from the federal ...

The Senate Parliamentarian struck down a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that would have shifted SNAP costs to states.

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While the latest inflation reading was 3.4%, the overall impact of inflation since 2021 means prices have risen by 25% ...

With a new baby joining you shortly, now is the perfect time to rethink what you’re working toward financially. Your ...

The $55.1 billion state budget, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker and set to take effect July 1, is the largest in Illinois history, ...

Your early-fifties is an excellent time to start making a retirement budget. In your 40s, you risk jumping the gun. You're ...

A good budgeting app doesn't have to cost money. There are numerous free options that can help you track account balances, pay down debt and bring you closer to achieving financial goals.

But it was unclear what changes, if any, would be made in the controversial budget plan for 2025-26 for the Norwalk school district. "At this point, it is my understanding that the ...

and the state budget plan is built on compromises that are not impervious to disruption. More drama than usual for the Legislature. The place gets more like Congress all the time. Mark Lane is a ...