05.09.17
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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.
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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Civic Federation: High interest rate costs for #CPS’ new loans is an extraordinary waste of money by District/State: https://t.co/SeqdXkEjvU
Blogs
06.13.17
The State of Illinois has renegotiated the ...
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...
05.19.17
June 13, 2017
UPDATE: The State of Illinois has renegotiated the termination thresholds on four of its five interest rate swaps to help avoid termination fees if the...
04.28.17
As Illinois approaches the end of its second year without a complete budget, lawmakers are debating a new plan to provide partial funding for higher education and human services. This blog post examines the size of the funding gap and how far the proposal would go toward closing it.
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In the News
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...
05.10.17
Multiple Outlets
The following news items cover the release of the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation's...
04.05.17
Better Government Association
This article discusses a proposal by Governor Bruce Rauner that would freeze property taxes in Illinois and the financial repercussions it could have on the State’s local governments. Civic...