Chicago Local Governments’ Executive Orders Provide for Continuance of Government Functions During the COVID-19 Crisis
As discussed in a previous blog post, the unprecedented public health emergency brought on by…
As discussed in a previous blog post, the unprecedented public health emergency brought on by…
The spread of the COVID-19 virus and the measures put in place to reduce the transmission…
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on all sectors, including the criminal justice system. How are the public safety agencies in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois responding to the public health emergency? Cook County…
The Civic Federation is examining the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the State of Illinois and its local governments. The following are blog posts and other items covering various topics related to the pandemic.…
Click here to read the issue brief. SUMMARY This annual report lists and describes selected consumer taxes within the…
On December 19, 2019 the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the City of Chicago’s ordinance imposing a tax on other tobacco products. The…
Annually the Civic Federation releases a report on consumer taxes in the City of Chicago. Consumer taxes are tied to the use or consumption of certain goods and services that can be charged directly to consumers through retail transactions…
The City of Chicago levies taxes on both hotel operations and occupancy. The City charges a 4.5% hotel accommodations tax and a 6.0% additional…