The Civic Federation

05.09.12

Civic Federation Position Statement on Senate Bill 3564

Update: On May 9, 2012, the Illinois Senate narrowly rejected Senate Bill 3564. The vote was 29 to 23, with one member voting present. Passage requires a majority vote of the 59 Senate members. On...

05.01.12

State of Illinois FY2013 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation supports Governor Pat Quinn’s $57.4 billion FY2013 recommended operating budget, because it acknowledges the depth of the State’s financial problems and would put...

02.27.12

Civic Federation Position Statement on Charitable Property Tax Exemptions for Non-Profit Hospitals

 The Civic Federation supports the continuation of property tax exemptions for non-profit hospitals that qualify as charitable organizations. However, the General Assembly must establish clear,...

02.24.12

Selected Consumer Taxes in the City of Chicago

This brief provides an updated compilation of selected consumer taxes, including rates and descriptions, in effect in the City of Chicago on February 2, 2012. It includes such taxes as the sales...