The possibility of a government shutdown still looms over the country as Congress continues to disagree over a short-term spending bill.

President Donald Trump met with top officials Monday in an attempt to prevent a shutdown, but the group failed to come to a resolution .

Here's everything Illinois residents need to know about a possible shutdown, including how it will affect mail delivery, military pay and more.

When is the government shutdown deadline?

The federal government is set to run out of money at midnight on Oct. 1, according to usafacts.org . Members of Congress will need to reach common ground on partisan differences to pass funding for the new fiscal year.

"Lawmakers in the House aren't scheduled to return to take any votes until after the government pote

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