Chicago Passes Budget With One of Nation’s Largest Universal Basic Income Programs

Chicago Passes Budget With One of Nation’s Largest Universal Basic Income Programs

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot demands the Chicago Teachers Union to reach a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a reopening plan during a press conference at City Hall, Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 4, 2021. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP) The Chicago City Council has approved $35 million dollars to pilot a universal basic income program in one of the largest efforts of its kind in the nation.

The newly approved budget will give $500 each month to 5,000 low-income families under the program promoted by Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot .

“I am beyond excited to announce the passage of the most […]

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