October 13, 2026
HB5282 and More
The links below include helpful materials about House Bill 5282 and other resources to better understand a city charter and it's potential benefits for Chicago:
Summary of HB 5282 - Municipal Home Rule Charter Act
City Charter Legislative Timeline
President Joe Ferguson's Illinois Executive Committee Testimony - 10/13
Civic Federation City Charter Research
The links below include previous research and reporting from the Civic Federation on city charter:
Improving Chicago’s Budget Process: The Case for a City Charter
What is a City Charter, and How Could Having One Help Chicago?