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Update on the Illinois Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force Recommendations

Illinois’ large number of local government units – the largest in the United States at approximately 7,000 according to the U.S. Census Bureau – is often cited as a reason for high property taxes in Illinois and has fueled calls for…

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Study Examines Public Pension Investment Costs

A new study by a state commission in Pennsylvania compares the investment expenses paid by large public pension funds. Although…

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Illinois Pensions 101: A Visual Guide to the State's Biggest Financial Challenge

The following is an infographic-style primer intended to concisely and accessibly present the most important information and data on the Illinois pension crisis. The series explores the history and …

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Analysis of the State of Illinois FY2019 Enacted Budget

The Illinois General Assembly passed a budget for fiscal year 2019 on May 31, 2018 and Governor Rauner signed it into law on June 4, 2018. The Institute for Illinois' Fiscal Sustainability has since then continued to analyze the enacted…

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Civic Federation 2019 Legislative Priorities

2019 Civic Federation Legislative PrioritiesThe Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2019 …

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Illinois Budget Deficit Projected to Exceed $1 Billion in FY2019

When the State of Illinois enacted its budget for the current fiscal year in June 2018, it had a narrow surplus on paper of about $14 million. But a…

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State of Illinois Pension Contributions to Rise in FY2020, but by how Much?

Illinois’ contributions to its severely underfunded retirement systems are expected to increase significantly in the upcoming budget year, but the numbers could change due to pension buyout plans that have yet to be implemented. Proposed…

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Illinois Medicaid Enrollment Continues to Drop in 2018

A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that Medicaid enrollment declined by 0.6% across the United States…

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Transform Illinois Holds 4th Annual Awards Event Honoring Government Reform Efforts

The Civic Federation is a member of Transform Illinois, a coalition of organizations committed to greater government efficiency. Transform Illinois held its fourth annual…

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Whither the Illinois Estate Tax?

The Illinois Estate tax is levied on net assets over $4 million of the estates of the deceased. Illinois does not have an inheritance tax, which is levied on assets received by the inheritors of an estate. Estate tax revenue is forecast…