Major Tax Increase, Cuts to Appropriations Did Not Fix State’s Finances (CHICAGO) The Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability at the Civic Federation released its analysis of the enacted FY2012 State budget today. The report found…
The Civic Federation released today a comprehensive set of forty recommendations to improve the City of Chicago’s long-term fiscal condition. The new Federation report includes reforms that can be implemented now and over the next few…
The purpose of this report is to provide the City of Chicago’s Mayor and City Council with detailed recommendations on ways to address the City’s serious financial challenges and create a government that is more efficient, less costly and…
Although lawmakers have been considering ways to cut the State of Illinois’ costs for state retiree health insurance, the General Assembly adjourned on May 31, 2011 without taking action on the issue. A bill (…
This article discusses increases to health insurance premiums paid by City of Chicago retirees. The Civic Federation says that the City should create a retiree healthcare trust fund.
A new report estimates that the State of Illinois could save between $260 million and $300 million in FY2012 by increasing the…
In this blog post, Greg Hinz discusses a Pew Center on the States report that found Illinois is the worst in the nation at funding its pension systems. The Civic Federation says that the news may serve as a signal to lawmakers that they…
Governor Pat Quinn’s recommended FY2012 budget for the State of Illinois proposes that General Funds appropriations for the State Employees’ Group Insurance…
This article discusses the high cost of providing free health benefits to elected officials in suburban townships. The Civic Federation notes that providing free health care is not a best practice for the private sector or modern…
