06.13.19
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State of Illinois FY2020 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations
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Financial Challenges for the Next Chicago Mayor and City Council
The Civic Federation released this report in advance of the April 2, 2019 Chicago municipal election for consideration by the public and candidates for Mayor, Treasurer, Aldermanic Office and...
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2018 Civic Federation Annual Report
Download a copy of the Civic Federation's 2018 Annual Report. For copies of past Civic Federation annual reports, please click the following links: 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report
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The Cook County Chief Judge’s recent report on the effectiveness of 2017 bond court reform is a step toward increas… https://t.co/IV4x1AK6Ik
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Blogs
07.12.19
A Commission created to analyze an annual five-year forecast of Cook County revenues held its first meeting in early July. The Cook County Board of...
07.08.19
The Civic Federation’s Annual Civic Awards Luncheon, now in its 37th year, recognizes civic leadership in Chicago. Named for the Federation’s founding members, the Lyman J. Gage Award and the Addams-Palmer Award recognize the outstanding civic contributions of Chicago individuals and...
07.03.19
Amid the frenzied activity at the end of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, a little-noticed tax on health insurers is expected to have a major impact on the State’s...
06.26.19
As part of the $45 billion capital bill passed by the Illinois General Assembly in early June 2019, and pending the Governor’s signature, the State’s tax on cigarettes and e-cigarettes will increase starting on July 1....
In the News
05.30.19
The State of Illinois has not had a major capital plan for a decade, and it is clear that capital needs are outpacing resources. While there is near universal agreement, including by the Civic...
04.03.19
The New York Times
This article covered the Chicago municipal election and outlined the challenges Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot...
03.12.19
This article covered the release of the Civic Federation’s Financial Challenges for the Next Chicago Mayor and...
02.25.19
The New York Times
On the eve of the February 26 Chicago municipal election, this article explored the significant challenges facing the City of Chicago. One of the most significant issues is the City's loss of...
Tweets by @CivicFederation
The Cook County Chief Judge’s recent report on the effectiveness of 2017 bond court reform is a step toward increas… https://t.co/IV4x1AK6Ik
A Commission created to analyze an annual five-year forecast of Cook County revenues held its first meeting in earl… https://t.co/QDUCxG3pjT
The Governor and ILGA should continue to implement reforms designed to lower Illinois’ prison population, not only… https://t.co/a35FQnp9HJ