Total Cook County TIF Revenue Increased $93.1 Million in 2023
A report released by the Cook County Clerk in July 2024 found that revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Cook County…
The non-partisan organization recently published analyses and informational reports on the finances of local governments and the impact on their taxpayers. CHICAGO – The Civic Federation released six reports in October and November,…
Click here to read the full report.MAJOR FINDINGSThis report provides an estimate of the…
In this short report, the Civic Federation analyzes indicators of the fiscal health of the Cook County Pension Fund based on the most recent FY2023 actuarial…
In a report released today, the Civic Federation shared the findings of its analysis of Cook County’s proposed FY2025 budget of $9.89 billion, noting the continuation of prudent financial practices that has resulted in the Preckwinkle…
The Civic Federation released our latest report on effective property tax rates in selected communities in Northeast Illinois earlier this month. The report looks at…
The Civic Federation today released a position paper calling on the Illinois General Assembly to pursue foundational structural reform of Northeastern Illinois’ mass transit systems—…