CHICAGO lawmakers are gearing up to use their share of the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill by distributing monthly $500 checks to its constituents.
Local legislators are toying with the trailblazing proposal to create a universal basic income for their low-income residents, inspired by the extra-income scheme launched in Gary, Indiana. The pilot scheme could see $500 checks sent out monthly to struggling residents of Chicago Credit: AFP or licensors The city in Illinois is set to receive $1.8 billion in federal relief funds Credit: Getty Images – Getty Although Chicago’s plans are still in the pipework, lawmakers want to […]
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