FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) What is Tax Increment Financing (TIF)? TIF is a tool used by local governments, like cities, towns, or villages, to boost their economies and pay for…
By Roland Calia A recent report by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas shows that Cook County property taxes surged 182% in the 30-year period between 1995 and 2024, rising from $6.8 billion to $19.2 billion (…
by Roland Calia and Daniel Vesecky Click here to read the full report …
by Paula WorthingtonClick here to read the full report…
by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…
by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…
A statement from the Civic Federation in response to the second installment of the Cook County property tax bills
by Christopher Berry, Roland Calia, Eric Langowski, and Annie McGowanClick here to read the full report…
The Civic Federation’s Local Pension Dashboard is intended for use as a resource and educational tool to increase the accessibility of local pension fund data. The dashboard reports metrics for the ten major local pension funds within the…
The following is testimony delivered by Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson to the Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee at a September 17, 2025 on the matter of a Resolution Calling for Evaluation and…
