SNAP As SNAP Benefits Are Cut, Food Pantries Face Greater Demand This story was produced in collaboration with Cicero Independiente. For the last four years, Jose Juarez and his family have visited the Cicero-Berwyn-Stickney Food Pantry every other week to help feed himself and his five children. Juarez cites his consistent decrease in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits By Georgia Rau • 10 min read
Deep Dive Inside the Money and Petition Challenges Shaping West Side School Board Races Campaign finance records and electoral board proceedings reveal recurring political committees, donors, and attorneys across several West Side school board races, offering a closer look at the relationships surrounding this year’s petition challenges. By Nel Afenya • 8 min read
