Evanston’s Guaranteed Income Program to Distribute $840,000
A new pilot program in Evanston, Illinois, will provide $500 monthly checks to 140 families living below the poverty line for a year. Eligibility Criteria To qualify, families must: Have children 5 years old or younger Have incomes at or below 1.84 times the federal poverty line ($31,200) Program Focus The program targets families in…