10.23.20
The Civic Federation is examining the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the State of Illinois and its local governments. The following are blog posts and other items covering various...
The Institute’s mission is to improve the state’s decision-making process by providing timely fiscal policy analysis and recommendations to state officials, the media and the public through education and digital outreach.
The Graduated Income Tax Proposal: An Issue Brief
Click here to read the full issue brief. Click here to read a press release for this issue brief. SUMMARY More than 50 years after Illinois began taxing residents’ income, voters on November 3,...
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Civic Federation Research on the Fiscal Impact of COVID-19
The Civic Federation is examining the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the State of Illinois and its local governments. The following are blog posts and other items covering various topics...
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Illinois Pensions 101: A Visual Guide to the State's Biggest Financial Challenge
The following is an infographic-style primer intended to concisely and accessibly present the most important information and data on the Illinois pension crisis. The series...
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Civic Federation Releases Educational Issue Brief on Graduated Income Tax: https://t.co/pTLNMFkuc0
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Blogs
10.23.20
10.09.20
The State of Illinois’ FY2020 fourth quarter revenue report contained a surprising result for two of the State of Illinois’ three main...
09.17.20
The General Assembly enacted an approximately $49.2 billion capital budget on May 24, 2020. [1] Spending proposed in the capital budget includes funding from the State, grants from the federal government and local matching funds. The multi-year...
08.12.20
As state and local governments...
In the News
10.20.20
This election cycle, Illinoisans have been presented with the option of amending the state constitution to allow for a graduated income tax. As proposed, the amendment represents a disappointing...
07.17.20
At all times, it is important that the Illinois General Assembly be able to conduct its legislative duties safely, effectively and in open view of the public. This remains true during emergencies...
03.20.20
Bloomberg
As state and local governments continued to increase the intensity of their responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, this article examined the effect social distancing and business closures could have...
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...