Chicago Park District pension law could face challenge
This article discusses a potential lawsuit challenging Chicago Park District pension reforms that went into…
This article discusses a potential lawsuit challenging Chicago Park District pension reforms that went into…
The City of Chicago recently released its Annual Financial Analysis for 2015. According to an…
This article reviews findings in the City of Chicago’s Annual Financial Analysis, released July 31. The Civic Federation said the only thing that can improve Chicago’s financial position is a comprehensive plan that relies on sustainable…
This article examines the projected deficit of $426 million reported in the City of Chicago’s Annual Financial Analysis, which does not include additional…
This article discusses the impact taxpayers could feel following a July 24 court ruling that struck down reforms for the City of Chicago’s police and fire pension funds. The Civic Federation said that without the reforms, it is highly…
This article covers the July 24 Cook County court ruling that struck down reforms to Chicago’s police and fire pension funds. The Civic Federation said the ruling puts the City back on an inadequate funding formula that has resulted in…
This article covers the $426 million budget deficit projected in the City of Chicago’s Annual Financial Analysis released July 31. The $426 million budget gap does not include nearly $550 million in additional contributions required by…
This article discusses the effect that the City of Chicago’s unfunded pension liabilities have had on borrowing costs, and an upcoming court ruling that will determine whether…
This article discusses the potential for Chicago residents to see a significant property tax increase, due to the intensifying financial challenges facing the City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools. The Civic Federation said new…
This segment covers the severe budget challenges facing Chicago Public Schools that were further exacerbated following a $634 million pension payment made June 30. The Civic Federation said CPS has been facing a structural deficit for…