Cook County residents can apply for $500 monthly checks through guaranteed income pilot program

Cook County accepting applications for $500 monthly guaranteed income program

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Residents in Cook County can now apply for the new "Promise" guaranteed income pilot program. The county started taking applications Thursday.

The program will provide $500 monthly cash payments to more than 3,000 Cook residents for two years.

One of the requirements for applicants is having a household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

The county hopes to make the pilot program permanent in the future.

More information about the program can be found here.

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