The Trump administration remains adamant the plan for a federal funding freeze is still on despite legal challenges, causing even more confusion and whiplash for people in Illinois who rely on federal programs.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon,

By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Revenue returns remain on track halfway through Illinois’ budget year, though it’s next year that is causing concern in the Capitol. The Governor’s

Adding to the uncertainly was a federal judge's ruling to halt the Trump order on grants and loans until Feb. 3.

The Quad Cities Chamber held a legislative forum on Friday featuring Illinois state representatives and senators from the area.

Illinois’ budget outlook, which went from embarrassing ... a tough budget cycle for the first time in years. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is projecting a $3.2 billion deficit ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is vowing to fight President Donald Trump's freeze on trillions of dollars in federal funding "with everything we have."

Commonly referred to as "food stamps," SNAP benefits are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to purchase groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.

The Trump administration ordered a temporary pause on federal grants, loans and financial assistance. What we know so far about the order.

The order sparked quick pushback from Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, who said Trump was trampling on the power of the purse given to Congress.

Gov. JB Pritzker accused President Donald Trump’s administration of “trying to confuse the American people,” but said the state is nonetheless making contingency plans should tens of billions of dollars in federal funding disappear.

In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.