Episode 186: Illinois' latest budget includes guaranteed income pilot program
Apr 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 185
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Episode description
Some question whether taxpayer-funded guaranteed income programs set to start across the state will be successful.
Chicago is accepting applications later this month for the city’s $31.5 million program meant to give $500 a month to 5,000 eligible residents. The income threshold is under $57,000 a year for a family of three.
As part of the state budget approved by lawmakers, there also is a $3.6 million guaranteed income pilot program for the Metro East area in East St. Louis.
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