05.03.12
The Civic Federation released a series of local government roadmap reports in 2010 and 2011 to provide evidence-based and actionable recommendations for the new leaders of the City of Chicago and...
In the 119 years since its founding, the Civic Federation has been credited with an array of significant accomplishments in improving government efficiency, effectiveness and transparency.
The work of the Federation the 21st century has evolved from its work in the 20th century as a leading advocate for governmental fiscal responsibility and as an effective champion of rational tax policy. The Civic Federation now also places a greater emphasis on working with government officials to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of Chicago-area governments.
The following is a short round-up of the Civic Federation’s recent and historical achievements, collected as a service to our Board of Directors and the public.
05.03.12
The Civic Federation released a series of local government roadmap reports in 2010 and 2011 to provide evidence-based and actionable recommendations for the new leaders of the City of Chicago and...
03.31.11
The Civic Federation was one of the strongest and most consistent voices calling for the repeal of the Seniors Ride Free subsidized transit program for all but the lowest income seniors. The...
03.31.11
The Illinois General Assembly heard the Civic Federation’s call for the State of Illinois to implement an accountability and performance reporting system. The Budgeting for Results initiative...
03.31.11
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law two bills that represent significant first steps toward pension reform in Illinois. Senate Bill 1946 reduces pension benefits for state and local...
03.31.11
The Medicaid reform legislation the State of Illinois enacted in January 2011 includes many initiatives that were recommended by the Civic Federation in its Medicaid Issue Brief and in the...