Hands Off Wheeling

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

To help with immigration issues, a bilingual (EN/ES) caseworker from the office of Congressman Brad Schneider will be at the Indian Trails Public Library District Thursday morning. The office may be able to help resolve an issue or get you the information you need. The office can assist by advocating on your behalf and making inquiries to federal agencies like USCIS.

05/18/2026

It is estimated that 150,000 individuals in Illinois will lose food assistance in the next few months due to Trump administration cuts to SNAP. If you are ineligible for SNAP but require food assistance, you may be eligible for a new Wheeling Township program that delivers food to your doorstep. To get started, call the Township at 847-259-7730.

05/15/2026

Representatives from the offices of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul & Treasurer Michael Frerichs will be at the Indian Trails Public Library District on Friday, May 15 to engage with the community and share resources.

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

On July 4, 2025, the federal government passed a new law that makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Link in Illinois. The changes could affect SNAP eligibility or require extra steps to receive SNAP benefits.

Many people between the ages of 18 and 64 who do not have dependents under the age of 14 will be required to work or volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per month to keep SNAP benefits.

SNAP recipients are encouraged to take action as soon as possible to avoid receiving a notice of compliance. SNAP participants who receive three warnings over a three-month period may lose their benefits long-term.

Use the Illinois screener to check that you are meeting the SNAP requirements: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

05/12/2026

Representatives from the offices of State Senator Julie Morrison and Commissioner Scott Britton will be at the Indian Trails Public Library District Thursday morning to engage with the community, share important information relevant to residents, and welcome your insights on issues.

05/12/2026

05/06/2026

Tomorrow, representatives from the office of Congressman Brad Schneider will be at the Indian Trails Public Library District to engage with the community, share important information relevant to residents, and welcome your insights on both local and national issues.

Additionally, a social worker and a resource services coordinator from OMNI will provide resources for the community.