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This report presents cases studies of successful privatization efforts in 16 cites across the nation. The types of privatization employed include outsourcing, competitive contracting,...
Library
09.01.95
In a follow-up report to its 1993 analysis of the Chicago Park District, this report commends the District for the creation of an improved management structure, the institution of financial...
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09.01.94
A review of tax levels, expenditures and debt of major Chicago area local governments between 1983 and 1992.
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This report summaries the Civic Federation's detailed examination of the Chicago Park District's personnel system, organizational structure, and the process by which management decisions were made...
Welcome to the 29th Annual Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Awards, presented by the Civic Federation!
We are excited to celebrate the distinguished careers and public service contributions of Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Dr. Allison Arwady!
The Kearney Center was established in 2018 to demonstrate and advance opportunities for public pension reform in Illinois. As a project of the Civic Federation, it seeks independently verifiable and data-driven solutions to effectively address the crippling pension liabilities in the State of Illinois and its local governments.
A selection of Civic Federation infographics with corresponding links to Federation research follows below.
November 2019
