This Clout Street blog post discusses the Cook County Forest Preserve District’s decision to pass its operating budget without increasing fees or property taxes. The post mentions the Civic Federation’s initial support of the budget plan.
In this news story, the Civic Federation cautions the City of Chicago against using its cash reserves, funded from the City’s recent asset privatization deals, to fill a budget deficit. The Federation notes that such a move will compromise…
The State of Illinois’ personal income tax revenue for FY2010 is now expected to be $850 million lower than projected when the budget was approved in July 2009, according to David…
This news story is about the CTA’s proposed fare increase to bridge a $180 million budget gap and its possible effect on the program that allows senior citizens to ride the CTA, Metra, and Pace for free. The Civic Federation points out…
The surprise expansion of gambling to all corners of Illinois in the form of legalized video poker that was enacted by the General Assembly has not been well received by many residents or local governments. A recent poll conducted by the…
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that more information is needed to determine whether local school districts that receive federal stimulus money…
The Governor’s office recently published its first official document that included details of the revenues and expenditures approved by the General Assembly for FY2010 fiscal year. The Official Statement accompanying the sale of $1.25…
Governor Pat Quinn has decided that the State of Illinois will shut down its troubled Howe Developmental Center in Tinley Park and move residents to other quarters by April 2010. The decision,…
In this segment on the City Room news program, Civic Federation Vice-President Lise Valentine is interviewed about the Federation’s support of the Chicago Public Schools FY2010 operating budget. Ms. Valentine also points out that CPS must…
Starting today, increases in the taxation rates on soft drinks, personal grooming and hygiene products, and candy will take effect to help pay for…
