Chicago's Sports Wagering Ordinance
On December 15, 2021, the Chicago City Council approved an ordinance (SO2021-3243) to regulate sports wagering in the…
The Civic Federation annually releases a report on consumer taxes in the City of Chicago. Consumer taxes are tied to the use or consumption of certain goods and services that can be charged directly to consumers through retail transactions…
The Chicago City Council approved the City’s annual budget for FY2022 (which aligns with the 2022 calendar year) on October 27. The Civic Federation supported the City’s FY2022 budget totaling $10.6 billion in an…
The Civic Federation released its annual analysis of the City of Chicago’s proposed budget this week. Included in the report was a section dedicated to the budgetary…
Concerns remain regarding pension funding and sustainability Click here to read the full report.…
In her FY2022 budget address, Mayor Lori Lightfoot highlighted the public and private economic…
On April 21, 2021, the City of Chicago adopted Substitute Ordinance 2020-5902,…