Sign Up for Newsletter
. The Civic Federation
donate
search

State of Illinois

.

Understanding H.R. 1: How Federal Tax Code Changes Could Impact Illinois

by Paula R. WorthingtonDownload the Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryAs the State of Illinois (Illinois or…

.

Joint Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Pension Plan

Joint Statement from BOMA/Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, Civic Federation, Better Government Association, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, and…

.

Illinois Early Childhood Landscape

by Lily Padula Click here to read the full report…

.

Early Childhood Dashboard

Illinois’ early childhood system plays a central role in supporting children’s learning, development, well-being, and family stability from birth to age five. As Illinois transitions to the new Department of Early Childhood (IDEC),…

.

On the Right Track: Illinois' New Transit Agency and Path to Sustainability

by Paula R. Worthington Click here to read the full report.…

.

State of Illinois Enacts $52.6 Billion FY2026 Capital Budget, Continues to Improve Its Credit Rating

by Roland CaliaThe State of Illinois (Illinois or the 'State') enacted a multi-year $52.6 billion …

.

Understanding H.R. 1: How New Federal Rules Could Reshape SNAP in Illinois

By Lily PadulaClick here to read the full report.Executive SummaryThe recent federal government shutdown caused nationwide disruptions in…

.

Illinois’ New Department of Early Childhood

By Lily Padula Illinois is in the process of consolidating early childhood services into a new agency, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). The Department will assume…

.

GOMB Report Projects Pressure on Illinois’ Budget Amid Federal Policy Changes

By Lily Padula Each fall, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) issues its…

.

Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Assistance for Illinois Families

By Paula R. Worthington Over 41 million individuals rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) to assist in buying food each month—including nearly 1.9 million individuals in Illinois. The current…