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May 28, 2013 -
Publication
Analyzing the Status of Local Pension Funding
The report attributes the declining health of Chicago-area public pension funds in large part to inadequate employer contributions over a sustained period and recent investment losses. Read More
May 21, 2013 -
In the Media
"City Hall's Pension Spiral Worsens "
From Crain's Chicago Business
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May 15, 2013 -
Publication
Evaluating the FY2014 Illinois State Budget
A report from the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability supports Governor Pat Quinn’s recommended $62.4 billion FY2014 Illinois state budget for balancing revenues and expenditures without borrowing and making progress toward ... Read More
March 12, 2013 -
Publication
Civic Federation Releases Illinois State Budget Projections
The Roadmap shows the state is on track to accumulate nearly $22 billion in unpaid bills by FY2018 unless action is taken to curb rising pension costs. Read More
February 14, 2011 -
Publication
Financial Challenges for the New Chicago Mayor
The Civic Federation, a MacArthur grantee, released a new report that details the fiscal challenges facing the next Mayor of Chicago. Read More
February 22, 2010 -
Publication
A Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for the State of Illinois
The Chicago-based Civic Federation proposed measures to substantially reduce the current Illinois budget deficit in FY2011 and to place the State on better fiscal footing over the long term. Read More
February 22, 2010 -
Publication
The Civic Federation Releases Fiscal Rehabilitation Plan for Illinois
The Civic Federation, a 116-year-old government research organization, released today its plan to salvage the State of Illinois’ finances. Read More