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The Civic Federation's Strategic Plan
Dear Friends,When we launched this Strategic Planning process just three months into my tenure at the Civic Federation, our objective was to develop a vision for the Federation's future — a future that builds on our legacy of excellence, imagines the greater impact we can...
Chicago’s FY2025 Proposed Budget Exacerbates Structural Imbalance
High Chicago Debt Burden Contributes To City's Fiscal Challenges
Cook County Proposes Responsible $9.89 Billion FY2025 Budget That Does Not Include Tax or Fee Increases
City of Chicago FY2025 Roadmap: Key Financial Challenges, Options and Recommendations
Member Spotlight
The Civic Federation's membership is made up of civic and business leaders spanning a range of sectors. Members bring an abundance of expertise in their respective fields, combined with a personal passion for working together to problem-solve and help our City and State thrive. Explore our membership opportunities.
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Julie Hamos
Senior Advisor on Medicaid Coordination, Office of Medicaid Innovation
In 2010, Julie was named the cabinet-level Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, with a $20.5 billion budget and a staff of 2,200. She and her team were successful in redesigning the Medicaid healthcare delivery system, implementing the Affordable Care Act...
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Gil Quiniones
President/CEO, ComEd
Gil Quiniones leads ComEd, an Exelon company, which powers the lives of more than 4 million residential and business customers in Chicago and across most of northern Illinois. He is responsible for the management of an electric grid that delivers safe, reliable electricity to those customers and for empowering them to manage their energy use.
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Dorothy Abreu
Senior Vice President, PNC Public Finance
Dorothy Abreu is a Senior Vice President for PNC, Public Finance, managing large government and non-profit relationships across Illinois and Missouri.
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Alexa James
CEO, NAMI Chicago
Since stepping into her position as NAMI Chicago's leader in 2014, Alexa James has dedicated herself to making NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, the challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond.
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Adrienne Irmer
AVP of External Affairs, Illinois Tech
A proud native of Chicago’s South Side, Adrienne Irmer has been a passionate champion of social causes for over 20 years. Adrienne currently serves as the Associate Vice President for External Affairs at Illinois Tech.
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Paul Luu
CEO, Chinese American Service League (CASL)
Paul Luu is Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese American Service League (CASL). He has been part of CASL’s mission to catalyze the transformation of individuals, families, and the community for an equitable future since 2017.
Julie Hamos
Senior Advisor on Medicaid Coordination, Office of Medicaid Innovation
In 2010, Julie was named the cabinet-level Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, with a $20.5 billion budget and a staff of 2,200. She and her team were successful in redesigning the Medicaid healthcare delivery system, implementing the Affordable Care Act...
Gil Quiniones
President/CEO, ComEd
Gil Quiniones leads ComEd, an Exelon company, which powers the lives of more than 4 million residential and business customers in Chicago and across most of northern Illinois. He is responsible for the management of an electric grid that delivers safe, reliable electricity to those customers and for empowering them to manage their energy use.
Dorothy Abreu
Senior Vice President, PNC Public Finance
Dorothy Abreu is a Senior Vice President for PNC, Public Finance, managing large government and non-profit relationships across Illinois and Missouri.
Alexa James
CEO, NAMI Chicago
Since stepping into her position as NAMI Chicago's leader in 2014, Alexa James has dedicated herself to making NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, the challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond.
Adrienne Irmer
AVP of External Affairs, Illinois Tech
A proud native of Chicago’s South Side, Adrienne Irmer has been a passionate champion of social causes for over 20 years. Adrienne currently serves as the Associate Vice President for External Affairs at Illinois Tech.
Paul Luu
CEO, Chinese American Service League (CASL)
Paul Luu is Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese American Service League (CASL). He has been part of CASL’s mission to catalyze the transformation of individuals, families, and the community for an equitable future since 2017.
Julie Hamos
Senior Advisor on Medicaid Coordination, Office of Medicaid Innovation
In 2010, Julie was named the cabinet-level Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, with a $20.5 billion budget and a staff of 2,200. She and her team were successful in redesigning the Medicaid healthcare delivery system, implementing the Affordable Care Act...
Gil Quiniones
President/CEO, ComEd
Gil Quiniones leads ComEd, an Exelon company, which powers the lives of more than 4 million residential and business customers in Chicago and across most of northern Illinois. He is responsible for the management of an electric grid that delivers safe, reliable electricity to those customers and for empowering them to manage their energy use.
Dorothy Abreu
Senior Vice President, PNC Public Finance
Dorothy Abreu is a Senior Vice President for PNC, Public Finance, managing large government and non-profit relationships across Illinois and Missouri.
Alexa James
CEO, NAMI Chicago
Since stepping into her position as NAMI Chicago's leader in 2014, Alexa James has dedicated herself to making NAMI Chicago a leading voice in the conversation around mental wellness, the challenges of the mental health system, and mental health education in Chicago and beyond.
Adrienne Irmer
AVP of External Affairs, Illinois Tech
A proud native of Chicago’s South Side, Adrienne Irmer has been a passionate champion of social causes for over 20 years. Adrienne currently serves as the Associate Vice President for External Affairs at Illinois Tech.
Paul Luu
CEO, Chinese American Service League (CASL)
Paul Luu is Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese American Service League (CASL). He has been part of CASL’s mission to catalyze the transformation of individuals, families, and the community for an equitable future since 2017.
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