Government Budgets

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Civic Federation 2020 Legislative Priorities

2020 Civic Federation Legislative PrioritiesThe Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2020 …

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Civic Federation Supports Cook County's FY2020 Budget

(CHICAGO) -- In a report released today, the Civic Federation announced support for Cook County’s proposed FY2020 budget. The $6.18 billion budget proposal is a reasonable budget plan that holds the line on increasing taxes or fees while…

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Cook County FY2020 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations

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Chicago Mayor Pitches Budget Relying on Uncertain State Help

This article covered Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's budget address, in which she presented her recommendation for the City's FY2020 budget. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said that the proposal was a "strong effort" to close a…

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City of Chicago Projected Budget Deficit Increases to $838.2 Million

The City of Chicago recently released its Budget Forecast for FY2020, which provides financial estimates for the City’s fiscal…

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Interactive Chicago Public Schools FY2020 Budget

The Chicago Public Schools FY2020 Budget is an example of fund-based budgeting. Collected revenues are assigned to different funds intended to support various governmental functions. The interactive chart below is a…

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Chicago Mayor Faces Huge Budget Shortfall

This article covered the City of Chicago's significant financial challenges ahead of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's State of the City address. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said that the Mayor does not have any easy solutions left to…

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Chicago Public Schools budget passes amid discord with teachers

This article covered the passage of the Chicago Public Schools FY2020 budget. The Civic Federation supported the budget because it demonstrated continued financial…

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Civic Federation Supports CPS Proposed FY2020 Budget

Concerns persist on enrollment declines, teachers’ pension fund and other pressures (CHICAGO) — In a report released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for Chicago Public Schools’ proposed $7.7 billion FY2020 budget, but…

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Chicago Public Schools FY2020 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

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