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To assist reporters writing stories about government finance, the Civic Federation offers this news room providing quick facts and figures about our organization and the governments we analyze. Here you can find our press releases, multimedia offerings, and recent news clips. You can also sign up for our RSS feeds to stay informed about all of the Civic Federation’s non-partisan research, information, and action.
In the News
07.29.10: Chicago Sun-Times
Empty Pockets: City has $2.7 Mil.
This article is about how the City of Chicago’s unreserved 2009 cash balance of $2.7 million is indicative of major budget troubles. The Civic Federation says that a city as large as Chicago...
07.22.10: WTTW's "Chicago Tonight"
News Analysis: City Finances
In this segment of the “Chicago Tonight” news program about the City of Chicago budget and the City's use of proceeds from the parking meter privatization deal, Civic Federation President...
07.14.10: Chicago Tribune
Illinois paying for fiscal woes
Illinois’ increasing cost of borrowing is the focus of this article. The Civic Federation says businesses are reconsidering plans to invest in Illinois because of uncertainty over the State...
07.11.10: Daily Herald
Schools spending your tax dollars to cover the cost of personnel mistakes
This article discusses the exceedingly large severance packages paid out to several suburban school superintendents. The Civic Federation is quoted saying that given tough economic times in Illinois...
07.08.10: Chicago Sun-Times
Sky-High Airport Salaries
This article scrutinizes the Chicago Department of Aviation’s multi-tiered management system. The Civic Federation questions the Department’s need for multiple layers of management and 17...