The Civic Federation
The Civic Federation is a non-partisan government research organization working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois.
The Federation’s membership includes business and professional leaders from a wide range of Chicago-area companies and institutions.
The Civic Federation publishes reports and commentary about local government tax policies, government services, and public expenditures. The Federation’s new research institute, the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability, examines a wide range of fiscal issues relating to the State of Illinois.
Recent Research
03.08.10
Status of Local Pension Funding Fiscal Year 2008: An Evaluation of Ten Local Government Employee Pension Funds in Cook County
This report analyzes basic financial data on ten major local government employee pension funds in Cook County. It is intended to provide lawmakers, pension trustees, pension fund members and...
02.22.10
A Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for the State of Illinois
An Analysis of the State’s Fiscal Crisis and Actionable Recommendations for Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly Please visit the Illinois Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan web page...
01.22.10
State of Illinois Enacted FY2010 Budget: A Review of the Operating and Capital Budgets Enacted for the Current Fiscal Year
This report examines the $54.3 billion FY2010 operating budget for the State of Illinois that was approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pat Quinn on July 15, 2009. The report...
12.18.09
Selected Consumer Taxes in the City of Chicago: December 2009
This brief provides an updated compilation of selected consumer taxes, including rates and descriptions, in effect in the City of Chicago on December 1, 2009. It includes such taxes as the...
In the News
02.26.10: The Wall Street Journal
Illinois Seeks to Boost Taxes, Cut Spending
02.25.10: New York Times
Looking to Taxes as Solution to a Crisis
02.24.10: Bond Buyer
A Fiscal Rehab Plan for Illinois
02.24.10: Peoria Journal Star
Our View: Whom to turn to in near-bankrupt Illinois?
02.23.10: Chicago Tribune
Illinois stuck in a ‘historic, epic’ budget crisis
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