Cook County Announces Distribution of First Payments for Participants in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot – Southland Journal

Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the Promise Pilot will send monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 residents for two years. President Toni Preckwinkle and County leadership have committed to creating a permanent program after the completion of the pilot, supported by a combination of County funds and philanthropic support.
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nixit
3 years ago

If successful, it proves we’re better off giving poor people money directly than subsidizing county services.

mqyl
3 years ago
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We get to do both!

Old Joe
3 years ago

Folks, if you’re not stacking by now there’s nothing that will convince you that the dollar bill will be cheaper than TP soon.

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