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The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot was a two-year program that provided monthly, no-strings-attached payments of $500 to 3,250 households in the County. It was the largest publicly-funded program of its kind in the nation. Nikita was one of the pilot’s participants, and he kindly shared his story with us this morning. Survey findings—drawn from questionnaires sent to all participants—show that 75% reported feeling more financially secure, and the top reported use of funds were basic

The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot was a two-year program that provided monthly, no-strings-attached payments of $500 to 3,250 households in the County. It was the largest publicly-funded program of its kind in the nation. Nikita was one of the pilot’s participants, and he kindly shared his story with us this morning. Survey findings—drawn from questionnaires sent to all participants—show that 75% reported feeling more financially secure, and the top reported use of funds were basic

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Cook County launches guaranteed income pilot program; thousands of residents to get $500 a month for 2 years

Cook County launches guaranteed income pilot program; thousands of residents to get $500 a month for 2 years

Cook County Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Applications Open. See If You're Eligible

Cook County Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Applications Open. See If You're Eligible

Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month through guaranteed income program

Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month through guaranteed income program

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Cook County Residents Could Receive $500 a Month for 2 Years in New Pilot Program

Cook County Residents Could Receive $500 a Month for 2 Years in New Pilot Program

WOW… 😱 🚨Cook County Illinois launches a Universal Basic income Program where low-income households are Guaranteed Monthly Payment “no strings attached” (An added extension to welfare)— All Paid for by Taxpayers. Great incentive to get people to want to sit in their arses & do nothing & allow hard working taxpayers to pay their way. 😡 | Elizabeth Bell

WOW… 😱 🚨Cook County Illinois launches a Universal Basic income Program where low-income households are Guaranteed Monthly Payment “no strings attached” (An added extension to welfare)— All Paid for by Taxpayers. Great incentive to get people to want to sit in their arses & do nothing & allow hard working taxpayers to pay their way. 😡 | Elizabeth Bell

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Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program

Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program

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As Chicago’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Launches, Leaders Hope to See Work Replicated

Cook County announces guaranteed income pilot program

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San Francisco guaranteed income programs spark backlash

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Another wave of $500 checks from $7.5m program up for grabs

Cook County guaranteed income: First payments issued

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Who is eligible for the first U.S. Guaranteed Income Program with $500 a month?

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Year of $500 monthly checks to hit accounts as $7.5m 'promise' fund continues

Pritzker: 'No' to state taxpayer-funded guaranteed income

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Applications Now Open for Cook County Guaranteed Income Pilot

Guaranteed income program helps a single mother make ends meet

Cook County guaranteed income program moving to next step after pilot

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That’s what a guaranteed income will make possible for families in Cook County. Real people, real relief—direct support they can use for what matters most. Their voices will help shape the future of this program. Watch our wrap-up testimonial video on YouTube to see the organizing behind this impactful program. | Community Change

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Cook County launches $7.5 million guaranteed income program as critics warn of welfare expansion

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🚨 Big news: Cook County just made history as the first county in the U.S. to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income. This is a part of the blueprint for real liberation. ☀️ Check out my becoming AI-Proof Ebook in bio where I explain several key principles to becoming AI-Proof, including how to advocate effectively for getting universal guaranteed income in your community! 🌱 ✨ Imagine what’s possible when people don’t have to choose between survival and sustainability. #AIProof #Libe

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Will Cook County’s guaranteed income pilot program become permanent? Commissioners will hear testimony today on the program’s impact and discuss longterm funding options. | Jenn Schanz

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Applications for Cook County income pilot program opens next month

Cook County residents can now apply for $500 a month

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Millions to help the poor — but no tax hikes — highlight 2022 Cook County budget

50 US Cities with Guaranteed Income Programs

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$15 million tax relief program announced for Cook County homeowners

Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program is back open — how to apply

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Cook County 2023 budget reveals no tax, fee increases for seventh year in a row

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Cook County property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance

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