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Understanding Municipal Debt: A Case Study of the Chicago Public Schools

by Daniel Vesecky Click here to read the Full Report…

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Statement Following End of Illinois General Assembly Session

CIVIC FEDERATION CONTACT: [email protected]CHICAGO — Today, the Civic Federation released the following statement regarding the FY27 State Budget and end of the  Illinois…

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Spring Speaker Series: Chicago's Fiscal Reality — What Come's Next?

A City at a Crossroads The Civic Federation's Spring Speaker Series brought together Justin Marlowe, Research Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy; former 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman; and 9th…

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How Illinois' FY2027 Proposed Budget Addresses Long-term Fiscal Sustainability

by Paula Worthington Click here to read the full report …

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How Illinois’ Proposed FY2027 Budget Manages Federal Funding Risks

By Lily Padula Click here to download the Report Overview…

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How Illinois’ FY2027 Proposed Budget Balances the Books

By Lily Padula Click here to download the Report Overview…

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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…