12.30.14
The following posts were among the most highly read on the Civic Federation blog in 2014 and represent some of the most closely followed local government issues this year:
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12.23.14
The following posts were among the most highly read on the Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability’s blog in 2014 and represent the most closely followed Illinois fiscal issues of the year: State pension reform and the State budget.
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12.23.14
Cook County’s unincorporated areas account for 125.8 square miles, or 13.1% of the County’s total land area. (Of that land area, 60.26% is located within a forest preserve.) Residents of these areas rely on the County to provide municipal services such as law enforcement, building and zoning,...
12.18.14
On December 11, 2014, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Civic Federation honored the outstanding public service of Rocco Claps, current Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the longest-serving Director in the agency’s history. The annual award recognizes a non-...
12.17.14
For anyone who wants to understand the pension crisis facing the State of Illinois, a recent report for the State’s largest pension fund would be a good place to start.
12.12.14
On a preliminary trip to Springfield after winning the November election, Governor-elect Bruce Rauner held a press conference to draw attention to some of the gimmicks included in the current State budget, including interfund...
12.11.14
The Civic Federation’s recent report profiling unincorporated areas in six townships within Cook County examines issues related to annexing...
12.10.14
The Civic Federation supports the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s tentative budget of $1.3 billion and praises the organization’s continued use of long-term financial...
12.09.14
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This report examines...
12.04.14
The Illinois House adjourned on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with no further session days scheduled before the 99...