This opinion piece explores the effect that the State of Illinois’ fiscal crisis is having on the community of Oak Park. The Civic Federation says the State’s problems are likely to become worse and that deeper pension program reforms are…
In this editorial about how the State of Illinois should address its pension funding issues, the Civic Federation says that if the State borrows more money, it risks further downgrades to its bond ratings and higher interest rates.
This editorial about the State of Illinois’ fiscal woes discusses findings in the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report.
Bill Cameron interviews Civic Federation President Laurence Msall about findings in the Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report.
This editorial discusses the $551.3 million in additional borrowing charges that will be paid by State of Illinois taxpayers due to the State’s declining credit ratings.
This editorial puts into perspective the $551.3 million in extra debt service costs that Illinois taxpayers will pay due to recent downgrades to the State of Illinois’ credit ratings.
This article explores the effect that recent downgrades to the State of Illinois’ bond ratings will have on the State’s future debt service costs, as detailed in the Civic Federation’s “…
This news article discusses the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report and the long-…
This editorial discusses the finding in the Civic Federation’s “Cost of the Crisis” report that…
