Pilot Updates
Stay informed! Visit this page frequently for news and other announcements about the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot.
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Press Releases
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May 24, 2022
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Receives over 176,000 Applications
Applications were received from all 77 community areas, with at least 300 applications received from each ward. Participant selection starts this month.
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April 13, 2022
The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, which will provide $500 per month to 5,000 income-qualifying Chicago residents, will accept applications to enter the lottery between Monday, April 25 at 9:00 am and Friday, May 13 at 11:59 pm.
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February 24, 2022
Eligibility Criteria for Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot Announced
The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot website offers a simple income eligibility lookup tool for residents interested in entering the lottery. Visit the Eligibility page for more information.
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February 24, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Initiatives in Administration’s Fight Toward Ending Poverty
On the second anniversary of the Mayor’s Solutions Towards Ending Poverty (STEP) summit, Mayor Lightfoot, City and community leaders announced three cash assistance funds that will benefit over 30,000 low-income Chicagoans disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
CRCP in the News
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May 3, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times
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April 22, 2022
Meet Chicagoans who plan to apply for the city’s guaranteed income pilot
WBEZ Chicago
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April 14, 2022
Chicago to open applications for universal basic income program April 25
WBEZ Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons