Group pushes privatization
This article discusses the Civic Federation’s “Financial Challenges for the New Mayor of Chicago” report…
This article discusses the Civic Federation’s “Financial Challenges for the New Mayor of Chicago” report…
In this article about spending limits imposed by the State of Illinois for the next three fiscal years, the Civic Federation says that it is unsure that the requirement will actually limit spending.
This news segment discusses recommendations in the Civic Federation’s “Financial Challenges for the New Mayor…
This editorial about Governor Pat Quinn’s State of Illinois FY2012 proposed budget address says the Governor should consider budget-cutting recommendations made by the Civic Federation.
Governor Pat Quinn’s proposed FY2012 budget for the State of Illinois features additional borrowing and an overall increase in spending, despite steep spending reductions in the area of human services. The…
Today the Civic Federation released its analysis of Cook County’s FY2011 Executive Budget Recommendation. The…
(CHICAGO) The Civic Federation will announce its support for the proposed $3.0 billion FY2011 Cook County budget at a public hearing today. The plan cuts expenditures and employee headcount while committing to a full repeal of the sales…
The Civic Federation supports Cook County’s $3.0 billion FY2011 Executive Budget Recommendation as it reflects a significant effort to reduce expenditures. The new County administration also appears to be on a path toward significant…
(CHICAGO) The Civic Federation’s Illinois research institute warns that a large tax increase alone has not fixed the state’s broken budget. The Federation’s new FY2012 Budget Roadmap, released ahead of Governor Quinn’s budget address,…
Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation releases an analysis of the State of Illinois’ fiscal condition and actionable recommendations…