Illinois Reparations Coalition Advocates for Guaranteed Income Program as Drug War Reparations

Illinois Reparations Coalition Advocates for Guaranteed Income Program as Drug War Reparations

Chicago, Ill. — On Tuesday, April 16, at the State of Illinois Building (555 West Monroe), the Illinois Reparations Coalition (IRC), spearheaded by Equity and Transformation (EAT), will address the R3 Board. The IRC aims to propose the reallocation of 25% of the funds from the R3 program to establish a guaranteed income initiative statewide. This program is designed specifically for those impacted by the War on Drugs and seeks to support 1,000 recipients with monthly payments of $500 for 18 months, in addition to covering administrative […]

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