Cook County is at the center of a national debate over how local governments should respond to deep, persistent economic insecurity, but whether it has locked in guaranteed income as a permanent ...

Guaranteed income advocates in Illinois are pushing to have the state adopt a permanent guaranteed income program, modeled after Cook County’s policy. “Our long-term vision, our North Star, is to win ...

There have been more than 150 guaranteed income pilot programs implemented across the country, but only one has made its program permanent – Cook County, Illinois. The county, which includes Chicago, ...

Guaranteed income advocates in Illinois are pushing to have the state adopt a permanent guaranteed income program, modeled after Cook County's policy. "Our long-term vision, our North Star, is to win ...

Evanston is making changes to its guaranteed income program, which since 2022 has provided nearly 200 financially struggling individuals and families with unconditional cash payments of $500 a month ...

Another round of $1,000 monthly payments is being sent to selected Americans this month as part of an ongoing guaranteed income program designed to help families cover everyday living costs. The ...