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Tier 2 Pensions and the Safe Harbor Issue: Explained

Policy Brief: Tier 2 Pensions and Safe Harbor ExplainedThe Civic Federation partnered with the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago to draft…

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Tier 2 Pensions and the Safe Harbor Issue: Explained

Policy Brief: Tier 2 Pensions and Safe Harbor ExplainedThe Civic Federation partnered with the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago to draft…

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Illinois Casinos Generate $1.5 Billion in Revenue Over the Past Year

New data from the Illinois Gaming Board show that casino revenue gross receipts have continued their recent trend of annual growth, thereby increasing tax allocations to…

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Pretrial Provisions of SAFE-T Act Took Effect This Week

On July 18, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court released a …

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The State of Illinois FY2024 Enacted Budget

During the last week of May, after the Illinois General Assembly had been scheduled to adjourn, legislators passed four budget bills for fiscal year 2024: the…

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Civic Federation Written Testimony to House Personnel and Pensions Committee

The Civic Federation submitted the following written testimony to Chairperson Kifowit and Members of the House Personnel & Pensions Committee on August 9, 2023.Dear Chairperson Kifowit and Members of the House Personnel & Pensions…

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State of Illinois Enacts $46.5 Billion FY2024 Capital Budget

The General Assembly has approved and Governor Pritzker has signed an approximately $46.5 billion FY2024 …

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The Illinois General Assembly Should Increase Transparency and Access by Posting Videos of Hearings Online

This week, the Civic Federation released its annual analysis of the State of Illinois Budget for FY2024. Among the recommendations made to the Governor and lawmakers was a call…

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State of Illinois FY2024 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. Click…

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Before Enhancing Tier 2 Benefits, Evaluate the Financial Impact of Illinois Pension Proposals

On April 20, 2023 two bills passed out of committee in the Illinois House of Representatives that would increase pension benefits for Chicago firefighters hired after 2010. Senate Bills…