Monthly Cash Payments Regardless of Immigration Status
$1,000 Monthly Payments Income Plan for Eligible Residents
According to WGN RADIO 720, Illinois lawmakers are thinking about a big change – a new income plan to give people money each month. State Sen. Ram Villivalam is leading this effort with Senate Bill 3462. The income plan is to start giving $1,000 every month to eligible residents from 2027 onwards. What’s different is that this income plan would help people regardless of where they come from.
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Illinois Lawmakers Mull State Guaranteed Income Plan
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill for a state-based guaranteed income plan. If passed, eligible residents could receive $1,000 monthly payments for various reasons, managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Supporters believe it could help with rising costs, while others worry about its impact on work. Similar programs in other cities have shown promise in aiding struggling families.