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Chicago Municipal and Laborers’ Pension Funding Changes Approved as Part of State Budget

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Illinois Legislature Approves Measure Allowing Chicago and Other Local Governments to Increase 911 Communications Surcharge

On July 1, 2017, both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly voted to override the Governor’s veto of…

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Ilene Gordon and PNC Honored at 2017 Civic Federation Awards Luncheon

The Civic Federation’s Annual Civic Awards Luncheon, now in its 35th 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…

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Chicago’s Fiscal Future: Growth or Insolvency?

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Transform Illinois Coalition Pushes Ahead on Government Consolidation

While Illinois lawmakers remain gridlocked over a State budget plan, another area shows promise of compromise in Springfield: government consolidation. With over 6,900 local government units, Illinois has…

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Governor Rauner Vetoes Chicago Municipal and Laborers’ Pension Reforms

On Friday March 24, 2017 Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed Senate Bill 2437,…

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Chicago’s Tax on Other Tobacco Products Struck Down by Cook County Circuit Court

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Selected Consumer Taxes in the City of Chicago

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New and Modified Chicago Consumer Taxes in 2017

Annually the Civic Federation releases a report on consumer taxes in the City of Chicago. Consumer taxes are charges for the consumption of goods or services and can be charged directly to consumers through retail transactions or passed…

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Estimated Effective Property Tax Rates 2005-2014: Selected Municipalities in Northeastern Illinois

Click here to read the full report…