Cook County

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The Cook County Property Tax Administration Office

At its next meeting, the Committee on Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations of the Cook County Board of Commissioners will consider a…

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Cook County Board Rejects Voter Referendum on Modernization Effort

On February 14, 2012 the Civic Federation published two blogs about an initiative that would provide for a countywide referendum…

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No Quorum for Cook County Public Hearing

On February 14, 2012, the Civic Federation blogged about its support for a…

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Proposed Referendum to Merge County Clerk and Recorder

(See addendum: "No Quorum for Cook County Public Hearing") On February 14, 2012 the Finance Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a…

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Civic Federation Blog Provided Local Government Analysis and Recommendations for Fiscal Sustainability in 2011

 In 2011 the Civic Federation blog provided weekly context, information and perspective on government budgets and fiscal issues across Illinois.  Posts in 2011 focused on FY2012 local government budget analysis and the severe…

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IIFS Blog Provided Timely Analysis of 2011 State of Illinois Fiscal Developments

In 2011 the IIFS blog provided weekly context, information and perspective on key fiscal issues in the State of Illinois. Posts in 2011 focused on analysis of FY2012 Illinois budget negotiations, analysis of the ongoing Illinois pension…

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Cook County Health System Names Crown and Young to Board of New Foundation

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System appointed Lester Crown and Dr. Quentin Young to be directors of its newly created not-for-profit corporation, the Cook County Health Foundation. On May 26, 2011 the Health System’s Board of…

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Local Government Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Analysis Summary, Part II

Last week marked the end of the budget season for the nine local governments monitored by the Civic Federation. These governments include: the City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, DuPage County, City of Chicago, Cook…

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Local Government Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Analysis Summary

This week marks the end of the Civic Federation's fiscal year 2012 local government budget analysis season. The nine local governments monitored by the Civic Federation include: City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, DuPage…

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Cook County and City of Chicago Election Functions Should Be Merged

In its Recommendations for a Financially Sustainable City of Chicago, the Civic Federation recommended that the City’s election function be transferred to Cook County.…