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12.05.12
Chicago Park District FY2013 Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation supports the $410.9 million FY2013 Chicago Park District budget for limiting spending increases and continuing the District’s effort to eliminate its structural deficit by...11.29.12
The State of Illinois Infrastructure
This report provides an overview of the condition and funding of Illinois infrastructure based on a compilation of various needs assessments from public agencies that manage infrastructure in the...11.27.12
Forest Preserve District of Cook County FY2013 Budget Analysis
The Civic Federation supports the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s FY2013 proposed $190.3 million budget for its discipline in identifying non-tax revenue sources to hold the property...11.27.12
Civic Federation Supports Governor's Veto of Gaming Expansion in Illinois
Federation Calls Gaming Bill a Major Distraction from Pension Reform The Civic Federation supports Governor Pat Quinn’s veto of Senate Bill 1849, which would authorize casino gambling in...11.26.12
Estimated Full Value of Real Property in Cook County: 2001-2010
This report provides estimates of the total market value of real property in Cook County from 2001-2010 and shows how property value is spread among the City of Chicago, the northern and the southern...11.08.12
Civic Federation 2013 Legislative Priorities
The Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2013 include public employee pension and retiree healthcare reforms, requiring the State of Illinois to develop and implement a capital...10.31.12
City of Chicago FY2013 Proposed Budget
The Civic Federation supports the City of Chicago’s FY2013 proposed $6.5 billion budget which reduces the City’s reliance on one-time revenue sources while restructuring City government...10.26.12
Cook County FY2013 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation supports the Cook County FY2013 operating budget of $2.9 billion for its disciplined approach to significant budget challenges. The proposed budget holds the property tax levy...