Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability
Welcome to the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation, made possible by a generous grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
The Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability is an initiative of the non-partisan Civic Federation. The Institute’s mission is to improve the state’s decision making process by providing timely fiscal policy analysis and recommendations to state officials, the media, and the public through education and digital outreach.
Recent Research
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...
05.22.09
Illinois Medicaid Program: An Issue Brief
The Civic Federation's Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability wrote this issue brief about the Illinois Medicaid Program. The report provides an overview of Medicaid in Illinois and highlights...
05.11.09
State of Illinois FY2010 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets
The Civic Federation's Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability produced this analysis of the proposed FY2010 Illinois operating and capital budgets. The Civic Federation does not support the...
03.09.09
A Fiscal Roadmap for Creating a Sustainable State Budget: Actionable Recommendations for Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly
The Civic Federation's Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability produced this guide for addressing the state's FY2010 budget. The roadmap provides an in-depth outline of best practices for a...
In the News
03.10.10: BBC World News America
Illinois faces budget crisis
03.10.10: NBC Nightly News
Budget crunch leaves state in the red
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?
Recent Blog Posts
02.23.10