Government Budgets

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Civic Federation Supports Chicago Park District's FY2017 Budget

(CHICAGO) In an analysis released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for the Chicago Park District’s proposed FY2017 operating budget of $449.4 million. The budget continues to reduce the District’s reliance on fund balance…

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Chicago Park District FY2017 Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation supports the Chicago Park District’s proposed FY2017 operating budget of $449.4 million because it continues to reduce the District’s reliance on fund balance to close its budget deficits and keeps the property tax…

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Analysis: Betting it all on the House only gamble left for CPS?

This article analyzes the few options left for the Chicago Public Schools to stabilize District finances after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent veto of $215 million in state funding. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall…

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Measuring The Productivity Of CTA Operations

The Civic Federation recently released its analysis of the CTA’s FY2017 Budget. The Civic Federation supports the Chicago Transit Authority’s FY2017…

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Illinois fix to unpaid bills may end up as financial time bomb

This article discusses a State of Illinois program aimed at accelerating overdue payments to the State’s vendors. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall comments that no other state would set up this sort of program to pay its vendors…

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Civic Federation Supports Metropolitan Water Reclamation District's FY2017 Tentative Budget

(CHICAGO) In an analysis released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s FY2017 Tentative budget of $1.13 billion because the District continues to demonstrate a sensible…

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District FY2017 Tentative Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

The Civic Federation supports the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s FY2017 Tentative budget of $1.13 billion because the District continues to demonstrate a sensible and proactive approach to meeting its financial challenges. As…

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Budget Progress? State Leaders Meet 40 Minutes, Agree To Meet The Next Day

This segment reports on a meeting in Springfield between Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and State legislative leaders to discuss Illinois’ ongoing budget crisis. Civic Federation President Laurence Msall comments on the State’s lack of…

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Civic Federation Supports FY2017 Forest Preserve District Of Cook County Budget

(CHICAGO) In an analysis released today, the Civic Federation announced its support for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s proposed FY2017 budget of $192.4 million because it includes measures to reduce costs and generate…

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County FY2017 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations

Click here to read the full report. The Civic Federation supports the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s proposed…