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New work requirements for SNAP kicked in Feb. 1, endangering benefits for nearly 400,000 Illinoisans. Safety net community groups are expecting a tough year as more families look for support and organizers strain to meet the increasing needs.
Meet Changosnakedog, a bilingual, intergenerational puppetering trio. They are part of a community of local Latino puppeteers and performers working to bring multilingual, family-friendly content to the Chicago-area arts scene.
In December, City Bureau’s digital equity IMPACT grant program dug deep into how Chicago organizations can help communities get the information they need.
Chicago moms navigate numerous challenges to balance parenthood with securing stable work and housing for their families. It’s an uphill battle, but through grit — and community — these moms are finding a path forward.
