This article discusses the Civic Federation’s analysis of the State of Illinois FY2012 proposed budget. It highlights the Federation’s reasons for rejecting the budget plan, which include a budget gap of $2.4 billion and a dependence on borrowing to pay overdue bills.
A key component of Cook County’s plan to remake its public health system was rejected by a State of Illinois board on May 10, 2011, adding to concerns that the County might have difficulties implementing its FY2011 budget. At a meeting in Joliet, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (Health Facilities Board) rejected by one vote the request to end inpatient and emergency room services at Oak Forest Hospital. The Cook County Health and Hospitals System wants to turn the Oak…
The State of Illinois’ largest area of capital investment, transportation projects, received a funding boost this week when the federal government announced additional grants to support high-speed rail projects in Illinois. The U.S. Department of Transportation notified Illinois in the past week that it would receive two additional grants for high-speed rail. On May 4, 2011, the State learned it would get another $186 million in funding to continue upgrading tracks to facilitate faster…
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses Governor Quinn’s FY2012 budget and pension reform in this roundtable discussion.
Mike McConnell interviews Civic Federation President Laurence Msall about the Federation’s analysis of the State of Illinois’ FY2012 budget proposal in this segment. Mr. Msall discusses the State’s spending plans and the pressure that the State’s backlog of unpaid bills has put on the State’s finances.
Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses the Federation’s analysis of the State of Illinois’ FY2012 budget proposal in this interview.
In this blog post, Crain’s columnist Greg Hinz discusses the Civic Federation’s analysis of Governor Quinn’s FY2012 State of Illinois budget proposal. The Civic Federation says that it cannot support a budget proposal that increases appropriations while bills to service providers remain unpaid.
How the administration of City of Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel will support Chicago-area business is the focus of this article. The Civic Federation says that the City faces a major challenge in a budget gap of at least $500 million that must be filled in order to stabilize the City’s finances.
In this interview, Civic Federation President Laurence Msall discusses the Federation’s analysis of State of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s FY2012 proposed budget for the State.
This article profiles incoming City of Chicago Chief Financial Officer Lois Scott, who has a background in privatization issues. The Civic Federation says that the City should consider privatization of certain assets and services, but should not use privatization proceeds to fund daily operations.
