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Upcoming Events

The Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability at The Civic Federation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently awarded the Civic Federation a grant to create the Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability. The IIFS has begun operations and will focus on State issues related to healthcare and Medicaid, capital spending and debt, as well as enhancing our capability with regard to digital communications and new media opportunities. Our sincere gratitude goes out to the MacArthur Foundation and its staff for their generosity. Please click here for more information.
Date: Ongoing
Location: 177 North State Street, Suite 400 - Chicago, IL
For more information, e-mail us at civicfed@civicfed.org.

The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust Award Grant to the Civic Federation

The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust recently awarded the Civic Federation a grant to fund a two-year research project that will evaluate the financial impact of charter schools on the Chicago Public School District. Our sincere gratitude goes out to the Searle family for their generosity.
Date: Announced Monday, March 2, 2009
Location: 177 North State Street, Suite 400 - Chicago, IL
For more information, e-mail us at civicfed@civicfed.org.

Past Events

Civic Federation Special Board Meeting with Illinois State Governor Pat Quinn

April 9, 2009

A Forum on Public and Private Sector Compensation: What is Affordable in This Recession and Beyond?

February 26, 2009

The 17th Annual Motorola Excellence in Public Service Award Luncheon

November 6th, 2008

The Civic Federation 2008 Annual Awards Luncheon

June 5th, 2008

Should Illinois Citizens Call a Constitutional Convention: A Series of Three Educational Forums

March 18, April 10, and May 15, 2008

A Forum on Retiree Health Care for State and Local Governments

March 12, 2008

Civic Federation Special Board Meeting with United States Senator Richard J. Durbin

November 19, 2007

The Civic Federation 2007 Annual Awards Luncheon

June 26th, 2007

A Forum on Medicaid and State Budgets presented by The Civic Federation and The Federal Reserve Bank

March 15, 2007

The Civic Federation 2006 Annual Awards Luncheon

April 26th, 2006

State & Local Government Pension Forum presented by The Civic Federation, The Federal Reserve Bank, and The National Tax Association

February 28th, 2006

The Civic Federation 2005 Annual Awards Luncheon

May 10th, 2005

Transportation Finance Forum presented by The Civic Federation and Chicago Metropolis 2020

January 28th, 2005

Civic Federation Special Board Meetings with U.S. Senate Candidates Alan Keyes and Barack Obama

September 14th and October 6th, 2004

A Civic Federation Special Briefing with Cook County Assessor James M. Houlihan: "Understanding the Downtown Reassessment Process and the Road to Property Tax Reform"

June 25th, 2004

The Civic Federation 2004 Annual Awards Luncheon

March 24th, 2004

The Civic Federation Second Annual Public Pension Forum

January 30th, 2004