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Mayor Brandon Johnson hints at return of guaranteed income program

A pilot launched under former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot provided 5,000 residents with $500 a month for a year with no strings attached.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

The mental toll on guaranteed income pilot applicants, mayoral candidates’ last push and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a five-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

Report highlights mental toll on Chicago residents who applied for guaranteed income program

About one in three applicants who applied for the city’s guaranteed income pilot program to receive $500 a month for a year reported issues with their mental health.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023