The Chicago skyline is shown in this July 2016 file photo. On March 15, 2018, the Windy City officially dropped its planned bid for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) **FILE** The Windy City may soon experiment with giving its citizens cash windfalls via a universal basic income pilot program.
Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar appears to be well on his way to convincing colleagues to test his UBI program for 1,000 families. His goal is to transfer $500 each month in stipends — without conditions — to citizens.
“Nearly 70 percent of Americans don’t have $1,000 in […]
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