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 ...
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Cook County program to fund infrastructure, projects throughout south suburbs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Water main improvements, roof work on municipal buildings and new fire hydrants in the south suburbs will get money through the ...
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Cook County in Illinois establishes permanent guaranteed income program

The second-largest county in the United States has established a permanent guaranteed basic income program after the success of a previous pilot version. The Cook County Board of Commissioners ...
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Cook County announces guaranteed income program that will give over 3K families $500 a month

CHICAGO — Cook County officials have announced a guaranteed income program that will give some families $500 a month. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the Cook County Promise ...
Daily Herald

Cook County leaders ponder future of programs begun with ARPA funds

Cook County received $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funds in 2021. After distributing $800 million of those ARPA funds to 73 community programs and spending nearly $200 million on county ...
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Cook County announces guaranteed income pilot program

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County officials announced Wednesday a pilot guaranteed income program which will send monthly payments to residents. The program will serve 3,250 residents, who will get ...
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Cook County guaranteed income pilot program applications open Thursday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County's Guaranteed Income Pilot program will start accepting applications Thursday. People in the program will be paid $500-a month for two years. Their household income must be ...