Mayoral task force recommends paying struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month
Friday, February 08, 2019 12:20PM
CHICAGO (WLS) --
Some Chicago families could start collecting a $1,000 check every month with no strings attached. That's the new proposal from a task force created by Mayor Emanuel.
The idea is to break the cycle of poverty. The pilot program would give 1,000 struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month.
On a day when Chicagoans want to escape the bitter cold, some cannot.
Supporters say people could use the extra cash to cover unexpected emergencies, increase their savings and improve their health.
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