Funding Our Future: Reforming Illinois Tax Policy
Release: October 29, 2010
This Report is a thorough analysis of the Illinois’s long-term spending patterns, budget problems and tax policy.
Facing Reality: Illinois Must Raise Revenue to Balance Its Budget
Release: July 2, 2009
This Issue Brief explains why increased revenue is needed to address Illinois' budget deficits.
Analysis of the Governor's Fiscal Year 2010 Illinois General Fund Budget Proposal
Release: March 29, 2009
The proposed FY2010 General Fund budget was introduced by Governor Pat Quinn on March 18, 2009. This Report is CTBA's analysis of the Governor's FY2010 budget proposal. Illinois is in the middle of one of the worst economic downturns in history.
Analysis of the Fiscal Year 2008 Final General Fund Budget
Release: March 11, 2008
After a record overtime sessions, the Illinois Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 budget was enacted on January 4, 2008. The total enacted General Fund budget for FY 2008 was $27.4 billion. This Report contains CTBA's analysis of the enacted, FY2008 General Fund budget.
Citizen's Guide to the Illinois Budget & Tax System
Release: January 29, 2008
The Citizen's Guide to the Illinois Budget and Tax System reviews the technical elements of the Illinois budget and tax system.