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To assist reporters writing stories about government finance, the Civic Federation offers this news room providing quick facts and figures about our organization and the governments we analyze. Here you can find our press releases, multimedia offerings, and recent news clips. You can also sign up for our RSS feeds to stay informed about all of the Civic Federation’s non-partisan research, information, and action.
In the News
08.30.10: Chicago Tribune
State paying for its low rating
The Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report is the focus of this article. The Federation says that because of the State of Illinois’ declining bond ratings, taxpayers...
08.30.10: Crain’s Chicago Business
Lower credit rating costs Illinois extra half-billion in borrowing expenses
In this blog post, Greg Hinz examines the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report that found Illinois’ declining bond ratings may cost the State $551.3 million in...
08.30.10: Chicago Sun-Times
Being broke costs state $550 million
This news article discusses the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report. The article focuses on the report’s finding that because of the State of Illinois’ high...
08.30.10: WLS 890 AM
President of the Civic Federation Laurence Msall joins Don Wade and Roma
Don Wade and Roma interview Civic Federation President Laurence Msall about the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report. Mr. Msall said State of Illinois taxpayers will pay...
08.29.10: Fox Chicago News
FOX Chicago Sunday: Laurence Msall
In a discussion on the Fox Chicago Sunday news program about the City of Chicago’s budget shortfall, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses the effect that privatization of some...