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
33rd Annual Motorola Excellence in Public Service Award
The Civic Federation has issued a call for nominations for the 33rd Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award. The award is given annually to a non-elected state or local government employee in Illinois who has made an extraordinary impact on the quality of government services. The award seeks to honor individuals who show dedication to a vision of quality management, leadership and innovation that leads to lasting achievements and more effective government in Illinois.
LATEST NEWS & RESEARCH
Q&A with August Member of the Month Dorothy Abreu
Dorothy Abreu is a Senior Vice President for PNC, Public Finance, managing large government and non-profit relationships across Illinois and Missouri. Over the past three years Dorothy has directly structured and executed credit transactions of more than $2 billion and co...
Q&A with July Member of the Month Alexa James
The Chicago Community Trust and Civic Federation Host Transit Governance Panel
A Refresher on Chicago’s Revenue Options
Hon. Heather Steans, Jennifer W. Steans, Robin Steans and Clayco Honored at Civic Federation’s 2024 Annual Civic Awards Event
OUR MISSION
Non-partisan government research is more important than ever.
Founded in the aftermath of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair by the same local leaders who made the legendary event a reality, the Civic Federation provides objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
- Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
- Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
- Improve government transparency and accountability
- Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
OUR WORK IN THE NEWS
