This segment discusses how the State of Illinois could lose the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery games if the State does not reach a budget agreement by the end of this month. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall makes the point…
The Illinois General Assembly ended its regular session on May 31, 2017 without passing a budget, heightening concerns that the State might move into a third year without a complete financial plan. Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s…
The following news pieces cover a recent press conference held by the Civic Federation and several social service, civic and advocacy organizations. During the press conference, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall and leaders from…
This article examines the City of Chicago’s proposed short-term borrowing plan to prevent the Chicago Public Schools from ending the school year early. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall remarks that the District could pay a premium…
The following news items cover the release of the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation's analysis of Governor Rauner’s FY2018…
Civic Federation urges governor and legislators to pass comprehensive, balanced budget (CHICAGO) – In a report released today, the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability announced it cannot support Illinois…
Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability not able to support…
This article discusses the City of Chicago taking additional time to determine how to prevent the Chicago Public Schools from ending the school year early due to financial issues. Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation, notes…
This article discusses what options the City of Chicago might have to aid the Chicago Public Schools and prevent the District from ending the school year early due to serious financial issues. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall…
As Illinois approaches the end of its second year without a complete budget, lawmakers are debating a new plan to provide partial funding for higher education and human services. This blog post examines the size of the funding gap and how…
