Pritzker says up to 150,000 Illinoisans are about to lose SNAP benefits Apr 16, 2026 | Federal Government, Top Stories As many as 150,000 Illinoisans will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on May 1, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.