Coronavirus relief plan gives Cook County reprieve on food stamps – Chicago Sun-Times

Because of improved economic conditions in the county, nearly 60,000 Cook County residents were at risk of losing their public benefits under fresh guidelines that took effect this year. But now, all able-bodied recipients will continue to receive benefits during the national emergency and get a one-month grace period when it ends.

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