Illinois Pushes Toward Permanent Guaranteed Income for 100,000 Residents

Community groups and policy advocates in Illinois are calling for a statewide guaranteed income program following the success of earlier pilots in Cook County. The proposed initiative would expand direct monthly payments to tens of thousands of residents.

Supporters argue the program improves financial stability and helps families meet basic needs, while critics suggest alternative approaches like job training may be more effective.

Source: https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/illinois-guaranteed-income-advocates-push-for-permanent-handout-program/

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