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A Maintenance Budget: How Illinois’ FY2027 Budget Proposal Balances The Books

By Lily Padula Click here to read an executive summary of the report hereIntroduction Governor Pritzker’s…

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Cook County Health: FY2026 Budget and Long-Term Risks

by Paula WorthingtonClick here to read the full report…

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Cook County FY2026 Budget Overview: Key Takeaways in a Period of Fiscal Uncertainty

by Roland CaliaClick here to read the full report…

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Setting the Stage for the FY2027 Illinois State Budget

by Lily PadulaDownload the Executive SummaryThe State of Illinois (Illinois or ‘the State’) enters…

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Chicago's Budget Process Needs a Transformation

by Daniel Vesecky Click here to download an executive summary of the report…

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Chicago's FY2026 Adopted Budget: Still Short of the Mark

by Grant McClintock and Daniel Vesecky The final FY2026 City of Chicago budget, passed by City Council…

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State of Illinois Enacts $52.6 Billion FY2026 Capital Budget, Continues to Improve Its Credit Rating

by Roland CaliaThe State of Illinois (Illinois or the 'State') enacted a multi-year $52.6 billion …

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Understanding Chicago’s 2026 Record TIF Surplus

by Daniel Vesecky In October of 2025, Mayor Brandon Johnson released his proposed 2026 budget, which aims to close a…

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Understanding H.R. 1: How New Federal Rules Could Reshape SNAP in Illinois

By Lily PadulaClick here to read the full report.Executive SummaryThe recent federal government shutdown caused nationwide disruptions in…

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How reliable is Chicago’s assumption of casino revenue?

by Grant McClintock Since opening in September 2023, Chicago’s temporary casino has consistently underperformed revenue expectations. Presented as a potential windfall to support Chicago’s underfunded police and fire pensions, every…