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Coverage of Civic Federation’s reaction to the State of Illinois’ FY2018 Budget Plan

07.07.17

Multiple Outlets

In the following news pieces, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses details of the State of Illinois’ FY2018 budget plan and the impact the budget will have on the State’s finances....

Running on empty: How Detroit's bankruptcy judges see Illinois

06.28.17

ABC 7

This segment discusses whether Chicago is on the same financial path as Detroit and whether bankruptcy is an option for the City. Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation, says that...

$70,000 a day in interest — the cost of another short-term CPS budget solution

06.27.17

Chicago Tribune

This article discusses the high interest rate that the Chicago Public Schools will have to pay on $387 million in loans that the District is using as a short-term fix for its financial crisis....

Without State Budget Deal, Mega Millions And Powerball To Leave Illinois

06.15.17

CBS 2

This segment discusses how the State of Illinois could lose the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games if the State does not reach a budget agreement by the end of this month. Civic Federation...

Coverage of State Budget Coalition Press Conference

05.26.17

Multiple Outlets

The following news pieces cover a recent press conference held by the Civic Federation and several social service, civic and advocacy organizations. During the press conference, Civic Federation...

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