This article discusses a proposed constitutional amendment that would make the State of Illinois’ transportation revenue off limits for other purposes, noting that the amendment would not prevent State tax increases. Laurence Msall,…
This article covers the Civic Federation’s recent analysis of the City of Chicago’s FY2017 proposed budget. The Federation supports the City’s FY2017 budget because it…
This article discusses findings included in the Civic Federation’s City of Chicago FY2017 proposed budget analysis and highlights some concerns the Federation has on…
(CHICAGO) – In a report released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for the City of Chicago’s proposed FY2017 budget of approximately $8.2 billion because it continues to work toward addressing the City’s unfunded pension…
The Civic Federation supports the proposed FY2017 City of Chicago budget of $8.2 billion because it continues to work toward addressing the City’s unfunded pension liabilities and makes significant improvements over past financial…
Amid ongoing State-funding uncertainty, County implements prudent measures (CHICAGO) In a report released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for Cook County’s proposed FY2017 budget of $4.4 billion because it is reasonable…
The Civic Federation supports Cook County’s proposed FY2017 budget of $4.4 billion because it is reasonable, including expenditure reductions and revenue measures that will balance the County’s budgets through FY2019. The FY2017 budget…
This editorial discusses a proposed amendment to the Illinois constitution that would restrict the State of Illinois in how it uses transportation-related revenues. The editorial board urges Illinoisans to vote ‘no’ on the provision. Civic…
This article examines a proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the State of Illinois from diverting transportation funds for other uses and discusses the potential consequences it could have. Laurence Msall, President of the…
Following Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s FY2017 budget address, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall spoke with a pool of reporters about the finances of both the City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. He called the Mayor’s proposed budget…
