PeaceBrook is a story of peace, opportunity, and hope being everywhere.
Good Money Chicago 2028 furthers this flourishing.
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Good Money Chicago - 2028
In 2028, most people in Chicago have two credit cards - one for dollars and one for time.
People can get most essentials with either card, but prefer to use their time credit because it's more personal and saves their dollars for gasoline, which they can get only with dollars.
If you owe some hours on your TimeExchanges bill, you pay for them by helping people or groups you know. When you help your neighbor Mary for 2 hours or help out at your local school, you debit their time account for those 2 hours and credit your account.
"Good Money" is growing in 2026.
Hostilities have increased between the Trump regime and the people in Chicago.
Dollars have become scarce, prices have risen, vital services like healthcare are being pushed beyond their limits, and food insecurity in the Chicago area has increased.
Trump has significantly cut federal funds for safety-net hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, universities, the City of Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois.
First one organization, then another, is considering replacing lost federal dollars with time currency. Momentum is building, and more organizations are thinking about using “Good Money,” that is, the combination of dollars and hours.
Tom, for example, has worked at a Westside clinic for many years. He chose the “good money” alternative rather than being laid off. He continued his work at the clinic and received 75% of his salary in dollars and 25% in time currency. He bought some veggies at the Farm on Ogden, charging 15 minutes on his time credit card.
Tom’s neighbor, Joan, had paid $100 to see her doctor at the clinic. She now pays $75 and 1¼ hours of her time.
People are searching for new ways of getting what they need. Used items are becoming more popular. People are learning who knows what, whom they can trust, and whom they cannot. Joan, for example, found a woman who could help her grow food, cook, and another who could replace a broken light switch. As a side benefit, Joan and her neighbors have gotten to know each other and have become closer. Kindness is more noticeable.
The more their dollars are drying up, the more people are turning to one another and their time credit cards.
Check us out at our 3rd-Friday meetings,
10:00 AM to noon (Central Time).
Meet some PeaceBrook people. Sense how good life feels when you are among caring people who are growing a better tomorrow.
The purpose of our meetings is to connect through our conversations, so that between meetings, we can explore ways to support one another with our work. Thus, during the first 30 minutes, people briefly introduce themselves, respond to an icebreaker, and begin connecting on a personal level.
All are welcome. To receive the Zoom link, please send me your name, zip code, and email address.
Barry, (708) 655-8833, barry@timeexchanges.com