Food banks and food pantries across Illinois and in the Chicago area need the public's help more than ever as they brace for a massive surge in demand when SNAP benefits lapse Saturday. The ongoing ...

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. Nearly 2 million Illinois residents use the Supplemental Nutrition ...

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