CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has earmarked $32 million to reinstate a program implemented under his predecessor to provide $500 in monthly payments to select low-income families.

In 2023, thousands of Chicago families participated in the program; several individuals indicated to WEBZ and the Chicago Sun Times that they wished the program had lasted for longer. Chicago Mayor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago's basic income program helped Jennette Fisher, 46, secure an apartment. Participants received $500 a month for a year, ...

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has earmarked $32 million to reinstate a program implemented under his predecessor to provide $500 in monthly payments to select low-income families.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson is rolling out an extension of a COVID-era guaranteed basic income program, but major details, such as who is eligible for the money and when the program will kick off, are still ...

The Evanston, Illinois, city council on Monday expanded eligibility of its guaranteed basic income program that it previously touted as a model that other municipalities should follow. "Evanston needs ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget team is presenting what looks to be its best and final offer to City Council members in a series of meetings that began Friday. It will include ...

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to give about 5,000 of the Windy City’s poorest households $500 a month, no strings attached. The payments would be part of Lightfoot’s proposed $16.7 billion budget ...

Chicago's basic income program helped Jennette Fisher, 46, secure an apartment. Participants received $500 a month for a year, no-strings-attached. Chicago is set to restart the program, joining 100+ ...