The Cook County basic income program has over 184K applicants for just 3,250 spots.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. --
"I think that plays a big part - the parents being at home making sure the kids have a home-cooked meal, making sure we read to them, spending that quality time with your kids," Franklin said. "That's the important thing because right now, the things that are going on, a lot of kids aren't getting shown love."
Half of those who have applied indicated they've gone to an emergency room within the last year, according to county officials. About 28% of applicants have delayed some form of medical care because of finances, and about 22% don't have health care insurance. The online application will ask participants for an email or mobile number to reach them, though people can also provide contact information for a relative, friend or community organization instead. Applicants will also be required to upload a government-issued identification card that includes their photo or a selfie.
"People are in a rush to be that first person in line because they are afraid that so many people need so much help that it's going to run out," Mighty said. "Sleeping outside, it destroys the human body - especially in the cold," Armstrong said. "And now I'm trying to, well, I'm making my way back.""There's one thing that politicians can't do - they can't fix it," Armstrong said.
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