This post presents information on residential, commercial and industrial estimated effective property tax rates in northeastern Illinois municipalities in 2019, with some comparisons to rates a decade prior. The Civic Federation produces an annual estimated effective property tax rates report...

The Civic Federation has named the new acting president of the organization: Civic Federation Vice President and Research Director Sarah Wetmore. The decision comes following the unexpected death...

A report released by the Cook County Clerk last month found that revenue from TIF districts increased to a record $1.6 billion for FY2021, including approximately...

The Civic Federation is saddened by the news of the death of Andrew J. McKenna, a longtime civic, business, philanthropic and sports leader in Chicago and supporter and friend of the Civic Federation. Mr. McKenna passed away on Tuesday, February 7, at age 93. Mr. McKenna had been Chairman of...