Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability
Welcome to the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation, made possible by a generous grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
The Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability is an initiative of the non-partisan Civic Federation. 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.
Recent Research
05.07.15
State of Illinois FY2016 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation opposes Governor Bruce Rauner’s recommended budget for FY2016 because it relies heavily on projected savings that do not appear to be achievable or prudent in light of the...
02.12.15
State of Illinois FY2016 Budget Roadmap
Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of...
10.09.14
State of Illinois Enacted FY2015 Budget: A Review of the Operating and Capital Budgets for the Current Fiscal Year
This analysis finds that the State of Illinois' FY2015 enacted budget represents a return to unsustainable fiscal practices including borrowing for operations and underfunding known costs. This...
05.13.14
State of Illinois FY2015 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations
The Civic Federation opposes Governor Pat Quinn’s recommended budget for FY2015 because it uses revenue from extending the 2011 temporary income tax increase for new spending. The State’s...
03.03.14
State of Illinois FY2015 Budget Roadmap
Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of...
Recent Blog Posts
In the News
12.01.15: Chicago Tribune
Rauner, Madigan to meet, but little progress expected on state impasse
11.14.15: The Economist
Rauner v the rest
11.13.15: The Bond Buyer
Growth of Illinois Pension Tab Slows
11.13.15: Chicago Tribune
Rauner to borrow from state agency to pay bills
10.17.15: WUIS
Past Due: Can Illinois Run Out Of Money?
09.08.15: The Bond Buyer
Illinois Infrastructure Crumbles Amid Budget Warfare