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The idea of a universal basic income—a taxpayer-funded minimum monthly payment meant to reduce poverty and improve opportunity—is alluring. That’s especially true for low-income mothers of newborns.

Illinois is launching a guaranteed basic income pilot for families in the child welfare system. The EmPwR program will provide monthly cash payments to 400 families for a year. Researchers want to see ...