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Cook County Health: FY2026 Budget and Long-Term Risks

by Paula WorthingtonClick here to read the full report…

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Cook County FY2026 Budget Overview: Key Takeaways in a Period of Fiscal Uncertainty

by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…

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Setting the Stage for the FY2027 Illinois State Budget

by Lily PadulaDownload the Executive SummaryThe State of Illinois (Illinois or ‘the State’) enters…

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Chicago's Budget Process Needs a Transformation

by Daniel Vesecky Click here to download an executive summary of the report…

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Chicago's FY2026 Adopted Budget: Still Short of the Mark

by Grant McClintock and Daniel Vesecky The final FY2026 City of Chicago budget, passed by City Council…

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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 …

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Understanding Chicago’s 2026 Record TIF Surplus

by Daniel Vesecky In October of 2025, Mayor Brandon Johnson released his proposed 2026 budget, which aims to close a…

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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…

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How reliable is Chicago’s assumption of casino revenue?

by Grant McClintock Since opening in September 2023, Chicago’s temporary casino has consistently underperformed revenue expectations. Presented as a potential windfall to support Chicago’s underfunded police and fire pensions, every…

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Which Cuts Didn't Make the Cut - Efficiency Opportunities for Chicago's FY2026 Budget

by Daniel Vesecky Note: This summary was prepared in advance of the November 10, 2025, hearing to serve as an easy reference for City Council members, media, advocates, and Chicago residents.With the City of Chicago (Chicago or the ‘…