05.09.17
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The Civic Federation’s Institute for...
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.
Communications Internship Opening: Civic Federation
Part-time Communications Internship: 15 to 20 hours per week, in downtown Chicago This internship is an opportunity for a graduate-level student or recent graduate in public affairs, public policy,...
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State of Illinois FY2018 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability not able to support Governor Rauner’s recommended FY2018 budget because it has an...
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Due to a lack of State funding, City Colleges has made cuts and used reserve funds to continue its operations: https://t.co/thelGsk6py
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Civic Federation: High interest rate costs for #CPS’ new loans is an extraordinary waste of money by District/State: https://t.co/SeqdXkEjvU
Blogs
06.21.17
As the State of Illinois approaches two full years without enacting a comprehensive state budget, local governments have been forced to make difficult financial decisions to continue operating during these uncertain times.
City Colleges of Chicago has received only a quarter of its...
06.13.17
The State of Illinois has renegotiated the ...
06.08.17
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The Chicago Public Schools currently is controlled by the Mayor of Chicago, who appoints all members of the Board of Education. However, citizens,...
06.01.17
The Illinois General Assembly ended its regular session on May 31, 2017 without passing a budget, heightening concerns that the State might move into a third year without a complete financial plan.
Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service immediately lowered Illinois’ credit...
In the News
06.27.17
Chicago Tribune
This article discusses the high interest rate that the Chicago Public Schools will have to pay on $387 million in loans that the District is using as a short-term fix for its financial crisis....
06.15.17
CBS 2
This segment discusses how the State of Illinois could lose the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games if the State does not reach a budget agreement by the end of this month. Civic Federation...
05.26.17
Multiple Outlets
The following news pieces cover a recent press conference held by the Civic Federation and several social service, civic and advocacy organizations. During the press conference, Civic Federation...
05.19.17
Crain's Chicago Business
This article examines the City of Chicago’s proposed short-term borrowing plan to prevent the Chicago Public Schools from ending the school year early. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall...
Tweets by @CivicFederation
Due to a lack of State funding, City Colleges has made cuts and used reserve funds to continue its operations: https://t.co/thelGsk6py
Civic Federation: High interest rate costs for #CPS’ new loans is an extraordinary waste of money by District/State: https://t.co/SeqdXkEjvU
.@chicagotribune: #CPS’ borrowing agreements requires District to hold $387M in loans until Sept 29: https://t.co/SeqdXkmIEm