The Civic Federation regularly analyzes and comments on the budgets and audited financial statements of eight major local governments in northeastern Illinois:
The Civic Federation supported the Chicago Park District’s $338 million FY2003 budget because the budget was balanced by eliminating over 180 positions and reducing contractual service expenses...
The Civic Federation supported the Chicago Park District’s FY2001 budget despite a $3.6 million increase in the property tax levy because the District demonstrated a commitment to improving...
