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
LATEST RESEARCH
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July 10, 2024
A Refresher on Chicago’s Revenue Options
Eight months after its formation, the Chicago City Council Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on Revenue held its first hearing on June 26. The committee is tasked with identifying revenue streams to fund the City’s large debt burden, along with new and existing City progra...
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May 14, 2024
State of Illinois FY2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations
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April 18, 2024
Report: Consumer Taxes in Chicago as of Jan. 1, 2024
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April 11, 2024
Civic Federation Testifies on City of Chicago’s Proposed $1.25 Billion Housing and Economic Development Bond
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April 11, 2024
As Chicago Looks to Expiring TIF Districts for Increased Revenue, Here’s a Reminder of How TIF Works
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March 28, 2024
Evaluation of the Pretrial Fairness Act's Implementation in Cook County
OUR MISSION
Non-partisan government research is more important than ever.
Founded in the aftermath of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair by the same local leaders who made the legendary event a reality, the Civic Federation provides objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
- Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
- Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
- Improve government transparency and accountability
- Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
OUR WORK IN THE NEWS
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