Guaranteed income program enters month 3

A program that provides a monthly guaranteed income for area families is now entering its third month. GiveDirectly, the ...

Supporters of Cook County’s guaranteed income program hold meeting to help shape distribution

In its 2026 budget, Cook County set aside $7.5 million to carry the guaranteed income program beyond the pilot, becoming one ...

Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program

Officials in Cook County, Illinois crafted rules for a permanent guaranteed income program, building on pilot that provided 3,250 families with $500 monthly.
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Cook County’s $500 monthly program returns, here’s when you can apply

Cook County’s pilot guaranteed income program, which provided $500 per month to 3,250 low- and moderate-income residents, concluded its payment cycle at the start of 2025. The county is now preparing ...
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Applications for free monthly-income soar as deadline arrives

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PRINCETON — Today is the last day for Mercer County residents to apply for a free monthly guaranteed income. The response to the ...