Cook County Guaranteed Income Program Details Announced Crain S Nearly 235,000 people applied for the program that selected 3,250 cook county residents to each receive $500 monthly payments for two years. according to a press release sent by cook. "cook county's guaranteed income pilot was a historic success, helping families afford the groceries, childcare, and transportation they need to thrive," said sarah saheb, director of economic security illinois (esil), a key partner in the effort.
The Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Cook County American Program design is expected to be complete in late 2026. use this cook county guaranteed income programming interest form to stay informed on future program announcements. details are also available on the cook county promise guaranteed income pilot homepage. Cook county first launched its promise guaranteed income pilot in 2022. the $42 million pilot program provided $500 monthly payments to over 3,000 residents for two years. last year, mayor brandon johnson ended chicago’s guaranteed income program to fill the city’s 2025 budget gap. The group has pushed pilot programs that have been adopted by municipalities across the country. the cook county program was launched in 2022 with the aid of federal covid 19 relief funds. Cook county has approved the first permanent county level guaranteed income program in the nation, setting aside $7.5 million in its 2026 budget to extend the program beyond the initial pilot.
The Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Cook County American The group has pushed pilot programs that have been adopted by municipalities across the country. the cook county program was launched in 2022 with the aid of federal covid 19 relief funds. Cook county has approved the first permanent county level guaranteed income program in the nation, setting aside $7.5 million in its 2026 budget to extend the program beyond the initial pilot. Chicago, il – with the passage of its 2026 budget, cook county will become the first county in the nation with a permanent guaranteed income program. Officials are crafting updated rules around applications, eligibility and program design, with a final plan expected this year. The cook county board of commissioners unanimously approved $7.5 million last week to establish a permanent guaranteed basic income program in illinois’ most populous county. On november 20, 2025, cook county made history: they approved $7.5 million in the fiscal year 2026 budget for a county level permanent guaranteed income program. they are the first county in the nation to do so.
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