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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.
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05.11.12: Chicago Tribune
One year in: Mayor Rahm Emanuel tightens ties with business
This article looks at Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s first year in office from the perspective of Chicago’s business and civic leaders. It highlights initiatives including a multi-year economic...
05.09.12: Chicago Tribune
Emanuel makes pension pitch at Capitol
Mayor Rahm Emanuel addressed the Illinois House Personnel and Pension Committee on May 8 with a plan to reform the City of Chicago’s pension funds and warned that essential services would be in...
05.08.12: Chicago Tribune
Illinois House, Senate deliberating future of enterprise zones
This article discusses a bill in the Illinois General Assembly that would extend the life of special taxing districts, or enterprise zones, created to stimulate business growth in blighted areas...
05.08.12: Chicago Sun-Times
Rahm’s pension reform: Freeze retiree pay hikes, up retirement age
Mayor Rahm Emanuel addressed the Illinois House Personnel and Pension Committee on May 8 with a plan to reform the City of Chicago’s pension funds. The Mayor’s proposal includes a five-...
05.03.12: Reuters
Illinois budget plan reforms lauded by watchdog
This article discusses Illinois fiscal crisis and the Civic Federation’s support for Governor Pat Quinn’s FY2013 proposed budget. Illinois’ already low credit rating could face...