Press Detail

Coverage on the City of Chicago FY2018 Budget Release

Posted on October 23, 2017

Multiple Outlets

Following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s FY2018 budget address, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall spoke with a pool of reporters on the City of Chicago’s finances. He said the Mayor’s budget is a reasonable plan that can move the City forward but warned that Chicago still has long-term financial challenges that must be addressed.

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Chicago Sun-Times: Emanuel unveils 2018 budget; Chicago ‘on firmer financial footing’

DNA Info: Progressives Take Aim At Budget Plan While Others Say It Is A 'No Brainer'

WTTW Chicago Tonight (Civic Federation interview starts at 2:49 mark): Fee Hikes, New Spending in 2018 City Budget

CBS 2 (Civic Federation interview in embedded video): Emanuel Budget Plan: 911 Tax Hike, Higher Uber Fees, Amusement Tax Redo

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Coverage of the Civic Federation's full analysis on Chicago's FY2018 budget propsal: 

Chicago Sun-Times: Emanuel’s 2018 budget surrounded by red flags

The Daily Line: Civic Fed To Aldermen: “Stay Vigilant” With Looming Debt Obligations

WLS: More dark clouds over City Hall