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Government Efficiency and Transparency

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The Property Tax Appeal Board Backlog: A History and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report.Click here to read the press release…

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Mayor Lightfoot and City Council Move Up the Implementation of Livestreaming Committee Meetings

During Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s first City Council meeting on May 29, 2019, new City Council Rules and Procedures were adopted by the Council.…

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Livestreaming Chicago School Board Meetings Should Be a Priority for the Incoming Mayoral Administration

Last week, the Civic Federation wrote about the Chicago City Council’s recent approval of a…

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Chicago City Council Approves Livestreaming Committee Meetings

On March 13, 2019 the Chicago City Council voted to approve Substitute…

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Financial Challenges for the Next Chicago Mayor and City Council

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Update on the Illinois Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force Recommendations

Illinois’ large number of local government units – the largest in the United States at approximately 7,000 according to the U.S. Census Bureau – is often cited as a reason for high property taxes in Illinois and has fueled calls for…

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Civic Federation 2019 Legislative Priorities

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Civic Federation Supports Cook County's FY2019 Budget

(CHICAGO) In a report released today, the Civic Federation announced support for Cook County’s proposed FY2019 budget. The $5.9 billion budget proposal is structurally balanced without raising new taxes and continues the practice of making…

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Cook County FY2019 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations

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Transform Illinois Holds 4th Annual Awards Event Honoring Government Reform Efforts

The Civic Federation is a member of Transform Illinois, a coalition of organizations committed to greater government efficiency. Transform Illinois held its fourth annual…