Cook County Becomes First Government Body in Nation to Make Guaranteed Income Permanent

Cook County has become the first government body in the nation to establish a permanent guaranteed income program through its 2026 budget. The $7.5 million investment follows the success of a pilot that provided direct cash payments to thousands of households, aiming to address ongoing affordability crises for families. This move marks the largest permanent guaranteed income program in the country.

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