THE CIVIC FEDERATION IS A NON-PARTISAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois
LATEST RESEARCH
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May 14, 2024
State of Illinois FY2025 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations
The State of Illinois has made significant progress on stabilizing its finances, ending each of the past four fiscal years with budget surpluses. Those surpluses were driven by several factors: strong revenue performance via a strong economic recovery from COVID-19 and th...
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April 11, 2024
Civic Federation Testifies on City of Chicago’s Proposed $1.25 Billion Housing and Economic Development Bond
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April 11, 2024
As Chicago Looks to Expiring TIF Districts for Increased Revenue, Here’s a Reminder of How TIF Works
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March 28, 2024
Evaluation of the Pretrial Fairness Act's Implementation in Cook County
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March 13, 2024
Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax and Bring Chicago Home Proposal: Data and Policy Analysis
OUR MISSION
Non-partisan government research is more important than ever.
Founded in the aftermath of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair by the same local leaders who made the legendary event a reality, the Civic Federation provides objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
- Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
- Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
- Improve government transparency and accountability
- Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
OUR WORK IN THE NEWS
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