03.31.11
A tax increment financing (TIF) transparency bill ( Public Act 096-1335 ) passed by the Illinois legislature...
In the 119 years since its founding, the Civic Federation has been credited with an array of significant accomplishments in improving government efficiency, effectiveness and transparency.
The work of the Federation the 21st century has evolved from its work in the 20th century as a leading advocate for governmental fiscal responsibility and as an effective champion of rational tax policy. The Civic Federation now also places a greater emphasis on working with government officials to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of Chicago-area governments.
The following is a short round-up of the Civic Federation’s recent and historical achievements, collected as a service to our Board of Directors and the public.
03.31.11
A tax increment financing (TIF) transparency bill ( Public Act 096-1335 ) passed by the Illinois legislature...
03.31.11
In June 2010 the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted 13-3 to make the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) independent board permanent, a move the Civic Federation has long...
03.31.11
In December 2009 the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to roll back a one percentage point County sales tax increase by half. The Civic Federation opposed the 2008 sales tax hike as...
03.31.11
In November 2009 Governor Quinn signed into law a measure that made it easier for Cook County commissioners to override the veto power of the Cook County Board President, an action that the Civic...
03.31.11
In 2009 DuPage County implemented recommendations by the Civic Federation that will improve the transparency of its operations. Concerned by DuPage County’s inadequately transparent budget and...