by BRIAN NADIG
A recently proposed resolution calls for the City Council to hold public hearings on the creation of a pilot “guaranteed income” program for struggling Chicagoans.
The resolution’s sponsors maintain that the timing for a pilot program is ideal in light of the expected passage of the federal American Rescue Plan, which would offer the city discretionary funding to provide pandemic-related relief to residents.“After almost a year in crisis, Chicago’s families are still struggling to attend to their most urgent needs. At the same time, the businesses in our neighborhoods are struggling to keep their doors open. Today, the […]
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