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The Civic Federation
The Civic Federation is a non-partisan government research organization working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois.
The Federation’s membership includes business and professional leaders from a wide range of Chicago-area companies and institutions.
The Civic Federation publishes reports and commentary about local government tax policies, government services, and public expenditures. The Federation’s new research institute, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability, examines a wide range of fiscal issues relating to the State of Illinois.
Recent Research
12.07.11
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District FY2012 Tentative Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation offers conditional support for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s (MWRD) FY2012 Tentative Budget of $1.0 billion. The Federation is concerned that the budget...
12.07.11
Chicago Park District FY2012 Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation supports the Chicago Park District FY2012 Budget of $407.5 million because it holds the property tax levy flat for the seventh year in a row and emphasizes cost containment and...
12.01.11
Forest Preserve District of Cook County FY2012 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation supports the Forest Preserve District of Cook County FY2012 Executive Budget Recommendation totaling $195.0 million, which includes both operating and capital expenditures. We...
11.11.11
Civic Federation 2012 Legislative Priorities
The Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2012 include public pension reform, requiring the State of Illinois to develop and implement a capital improvement plan, dissolving the Illinois...
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