Illinois Infrastructure Crumbles Amid Budget Warfare
This article reviews a report released by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs on the funding gap facing Illinois’ infrastructure. It cites an…
This article reviews a report released by the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs on the funding gap facing Illinois’ infrastructure. It cites an…
The State of Illinois is often cited for its unique financial challenges. However, at least in one respect, Illinois does not stand alone in its financial difficulties. Illinois is one of four states that began the fiscal year without an…
This article reviews discussions surrounding the idea of allowing Illinois municipalities to file for chapter 9 bankruptcy. Earlier this year, the Civic Federation…
This op-ed by State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie urges the Illinois General Assembly to adopt a budgeting approach that balances spending reductions with new revenues. It discusses several recommendations from the Civic Federation’s…
This column covers Illinois’ current budget stalemate and the programs and bills that can continue to be paid for without a formal operating budget, meaning the State is spending at FY2015 levels although its revenue has dropped. The Civic…
This article discusses the FY2016 Chicago Public Schools budget passed by the Board of Education August 26 which relies on $480 million in State funding that has not been appropriated. The Civic Federation’s annual analysis…
This article covers the Civic Federation’s FY2016 Chicago Public Schools Proposed Budget Analysis released August 25. The Federation opposes the budget…
This article discusses the Civic Federation’s analysis of the proposed FY2016 Chicago Public Schools budget. The Civic Federation opposed the budget for…
This editorial reviews the governing history of Chicago Public Schools and calls on today’s leaders to address the District’s current financial crisis. It cites the Civic Federation’s…
The Civic Federation opposes the Chicago Public Schools proposed $5.7 billion FY2016 budget because it is not balanced and does not provide a sustainable path out of the District’s current fiscal crisis. It is yet another financially risky…