Government Budgets

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State of Illinois FY2019 Recommended Operating Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability is not…

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Forecasting Revenue for the State of Illinois

The Civic Federation has long supported the development of a consensus revenue forecast for the State of Illinois.…

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City Colleges of Chicago Adopts New Hybrid Tuition Structure

On April 5, 2018 the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees unanimously approved Board Resolution 33420, which changes the tuition rate from a tier-based…

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Illinois Candidates Vie to Lead State With Nation’s Worst Credit Rating

This article discusses the impact Illinois' gubernatorial election may have on the State's fiscal crisis, noting that the election's victor will have to address a $9 billion bill backlog, $129 billion in unfunded pension liabilities and a…

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Governor’s FY2019 Budget Depends on Benefit Cost Shift

Amid concerns about renewed political stalemate in Springfield, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on February 14, 2018 proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that…

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How the Governor’s Proposed FY2019 Budget Would Affect Local Governments

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented his annual budget address on February 14, 2018, outlining his…

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Coverage of FY2019 State of Illinois Roadmap

Multiple Outlets The following news items cover the release of the Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation's 

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Civic Federation Offers Plan to Stabilize Illinois Finances

(CHICAGO) – In a report released today, the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability proposes a comprehensive five-year plan to stabilize the State’s finances. The Federation’s proposal would eliminate the State’s…

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State of Illinois FY2019 Budget Roadmap

Click here to read the full report. Prior to the release of the Governor’s annual budget recommendation, the Institute for Illinois’…

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Civic Federation 2018 Legislative Priorities

2018 Civic Federation Legislative Priorities The Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2018 include…