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Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut
Rebecca Hersher
The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for purchase under the federal SNAP program.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
Ben Szalinski
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Confused about where things stand with Trump's tariffs? Here's a handy primer
Scott Horsley
Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup
Join us Saturday, July 12, 2025, at DeKalb Kiwanis Park for Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup—a vibrant day of soccer, family fun, and community!

Enjoy a 14+ soccer tournament, kids' skills clinic, stage performances, food, and free activities for all ages. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and make it a day for the whole family.
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