07.18.17
Higher education was one of the areas hit hardest by the State of Illinois’ two-year budget impasse. This blog post examines how higher education fares under the budget enacted earlier this month...
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07.13.17
On July 1, 2017, both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly voted to override the Governor’s veto of House Bill 1811 , which...
07.07.17
The State of Illinois ended its two-year budget impasse on July 6, 2017, enacting a $36.1 billion spending plan with about $5 billion in tax increases.
To break the logjam, the General Assembly narrowly overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s...
06.29.17
The Civic Federation’s Annual Civic Awards Luncheon, now in its 35th year, recognizes civic leadership in Chicago. Named for the Federation’s founding members, the Lyman J. Gage Award and the Addams-Palmer Award recognize the outstanding civic contributions of Chicago individuals and...
06.21.17
As the State of Illinois approaches two full years without enacting a comprehensive state budget, local governments have been forced to make difficult financial decisions to continue operating during these uncertain times.
City Colleges of Chicago has received only a quarter of its...
06.13.17
The State of Illinois has renegotiated the ...
06.08.17
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The Chicago Public Schools currently is controlled by the Mayor of Chicago, who appoints all members of the Board of Education. However, citizens,...
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...
05.26.17
As part of the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) program, the Civic Federation hosted Nurul Komalasari as a fellow for the month of May, which was made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The exchanges are...
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...