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Why lawmakers might finally pass a bill to address the state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure

10.15.18

Chicago Tribune

This article reports that there is growing bipartisan support for a capital plan in Springfield. The State of Illinois has not had a comprehensive capital plan since Illinois Jobs Now! , passed in...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won’t Seek Re-Election

09.04.18

The Wall Street Journal

This article covers City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election for a third term. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall said that Mayor Emanuel...

Amid skepticism, aldermen to be briefed on $10 billion pension borrowing plan

08.22.18

Chicago Sun-Times

This article discusses a proposal for the City of Chicago to issue $10 billion in pension obligations bonds, which is currently under consideration by the Mayor's Office. Bond proceeds would go...

Coverage of FY2019 Chicago Public Schools Budget Release

07.24.18

Multiple Outlets

The following news items cover the release of the Civic Federation's analysis of the Chicago Public Schools FY2019 budget ....

Cook County real estate is $100 billion behind

05.30.18

Crain's Chicago Business

This article discusses the findings of the Civic Federation’s Estimated Full Value of Real Property in Cook County:...

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