THE CIVIC FEDERATION IS A NON-PARTISAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
Working to maximize the quality and cost-effectiveness of government services in the Chicago region and State of Illinois
LATEST RESEARCH
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April 25, 2024
Reforming Mass Transit Governance in the Chicago Region
Northeastern Illinois’ mass transit agencies—CTA, Metra and Pace, which are overseen by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)—face a looming fiscal crisis. The transit agencies face an estimated $730 million deficit beginning in 2026 after federal pandemic relief fu...
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April 11, 2024
Civic Federation Testifies on City of Chicago’s Proposed $1.25 Billion Housing and Economic Development Bond
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April 11, 2024
As Chicago Looks to Expiring TIF Districts for Increased Revenue, Here’s a Reminder of How TIF Works
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March 28, 2024
Evaluation of the Pretrial Fairness Act's Implementation in Cook County
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March 13, 2024
Graduated Real Estate Transfer Tax and Bring Chicago Home Proposal: Data and Policy Analysis
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February 29, 2024
Civic Groups Call on Chicago City Council to Improve Transparency and Public Access
OUR MISSION
Non-partisan government research is more important than ever.
Founded in the aftermath of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair by the same local leaders who made the legendary event a reality, the Civic Federation provides objective research, analysis and recommendations that:
- Champion efficient delivery of high-quality government services
- Promote sustainable tax policies and responsible long-term financial planning
- Improve government transparency and accountability
- Educate and serve as a resource for policymakers, opinion leaders and the broader public
OUR WORK IN THE NEWS
Civic Federation endorses Chicago's $1.25 billion bond plan for economic development
Crain's Chicago Business
