Chicago residents will soon be able to apply for a chance to receive $500 monthly checks. The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is a $31.5 million commitment from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the City of Chicago as part of her effort to tackle poverty and put residents at the center of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Five thousand city residents will be selected through an open application and a citywide lottery to receive the monthly stipend for twelve months, with no strings attached. The program ensures no restrictions on how recipients spend the money. The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot assists people in poverty and empowers residents to best meet their financial needs and goals. There are four main goals for the pilot: to provide financial relief, improve residents’ well-being, transform the city’s human services, and build a field of practice. FOX 32 News reports that during a press conference, Lori Lightfoot touched on the program’s goals and how she’s...