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Chicago Transit Authority 5-Year Capital Plan Totals $3.4 Billion

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) released a $3.4 billion, five year FY2021-FY2025 capital plan in October 2020. The CTA prepares a…

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How Flexible is the Chicago Police Department Budget?

With the City of Chicago facing a $1.2 billion budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year and calls from community advocates for more funding for violence prevention and social services, the current situation begs the question of…

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CTA Amends FY2020 Budget Due to COVID-19

On August 12, 2020 the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) approved Ordinance 020-070 amending its FY2020 budget to incorporate $690.1 million of the CARES…

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Dorval R. Carter, Jr. Honored at 28th Annual Excellence in Public Service Award Breakfast

On December 5, 2019, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Civic Federation honored the outstanding public service of Dorval R. Carter, Jr., President of the Chicago Transit Authority. The annual Motorola Solutions Foundation…

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Chicago Transit Authority Reduces Assumptions for State Reduced Fare Subsidy

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has historically received a reduced fare reimbursement, or subsidy, from the State of Illinois for providing free and discounted rides to eligible riders including seniors, people with disabilities,…

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Financial Challenges for the Next Chicago Mayor and City Council

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Chicago Transit Authority President's FY2019 Budget Recommendations: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report.The Civic Federation supports the Chicago Transit Authority’s proposed FY2019 operating budget of $1.6…

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Enacted Illinois FY2019 Budget Part III: Capital Spending and Debt Management

Following the enactment of the State of Illinois FY2019 budget on June 4, the Civic Federation blog has analyzed the potential impact on the…

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Update: How the State of Illinois FY2019 Enacted Budget Will Affect Local Governments

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented his…

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How Will Illinois Fund Its Infrastructure Needs?

Illinois has grappled with a number of financial challenges over the last decade, including structural deficits, pension underfunding and a two year standoff without a budget. Now, some leaders and advocates have begun to demand renewed…