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What Chicagoans Pay: A Guide to Consumer Taxes in 2026

by Mahnoor AshrafClick here to read the Full Report …

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Frequently Asked Questions: Tax Increment Financing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS): TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)  What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)? TIF is a tool used by local governments, like cities, towns, or villages, to boost their economies and pay for…

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Cook County Treasurer’s Findings Reinforce Civic Federation Calls for Comprehensive Property Tax Reform

By Roland Calia A recent report by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas shows that Cook County property taxes surged 182% in the 30-year period between 1995 and 2024, rising from $6.8 billion to $19.2 billion (…

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Tax Increment Financing: A Primer

by Roland Calia and Daniel Vesecky Click here to read the full report …

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Cook County Health: FY2026 Budget and Long-Term Risks

by Paula WorthingtonClick here to read the full report…

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Cook County FY2026 Budget Overview: Key Takeaways in a Period of Fiscal Uncertainty

by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…

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Estimated Full Value of Real Property in Cook County: 2006-2023

by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…

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Statement on Cook County Property Tax Bills

A statement from the Civic Federation in response to the second installment of the Cook County property tax bills

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Property Tax Limitations in Practice: What the Data Reveals About Property Tax Caps in Cook County

by Christopher Berry, Roland Calia, Eric Langowski, and Annie McGowanClick here to read the full report…

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Local Pension Dashboard

The Civic Federation’s Local Pension Dashboard is intended for use as a resource and educational tool to increase the accessibility of local pension fund data. The dashboard reports metrics for the ten major local pension funds within the…