Task force recommends paying struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month

The idea is to break the cycle of poverty. The pilot program would give 1,000 struggling Chicagoans $1,000 a month.

Supporters say people could use the extra cash to cover unexpected emergencies, increase their savings and improve their health.

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The money would come from a mix of city funds and charity.

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