Other Governments

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CTA Productivity Measures and Comparisons

The Civic Federation conducts an analysis of the Chicago Transit Authority’s annual proposed budget each year. This analysis includes two measures used to assess CTA’s productivity over time: labor cost per actual unlinked passenger trip…

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An Examination of the Finances of Illinois Community Colleges

Annually the Civic Federation completes an analysis of the proposed budget of the City Colleges of Chicago. The Federation’s latest analysis of the City Colleges budget can be found…

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City Colleges of Chicago FY2019 Tentative Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report.  The Civic Federation supports the City Colleges of Chicago’s proposed FY2019 operating budget.…

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City Colleges of Chicago Adopts New Hybrid Tuition Structure

On April 5, 2018 the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees unanimously approved Board Resolution 33420, which changes the tuition rate from a tier-based…

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Chicago Transit Authority President's FY2018 Budget Recommendations: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report.The Civic Federation opposes CTA's proposed FY2018 budget because it relies on overly optimistic…

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District FY2018 Tentative Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation supports the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s Tentative FY2018…

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Chicago Park District FY2018 Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report.  The Civic Federation supports the Park District's FY2018 proposed budget because it…

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County FY2018 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation supports the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s proposed FY2018 budget…

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City Colleges of Chicago FY2018 Tentative Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation supports the City Colleges of Chicago’s proposed FY2018 operating budget…

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City Colleges of Chicago Fund Balance Continues to Decline

As the State of Illinois approaches two full years without enacting a comprehensive state budget, local governments have been forced to make difficult financial decisions to continue operating during these uncertain times. City Colleges…