Fiscal System Basics
Release: October 10, 2006
An overview fiscal systems in general and the of the Illinois' fiscal system.
Illinois Corporate Accountability in Tax Expenditures Law - Public Act 93-0552
Release: October 10, 2006
An overview of Public Act 93-0552, the Corporate Accountability in Tax Expenditures Act.
Transit Uncovered: How to Improve Public Transport in Your Community
Release: October 4, 2006
An introduction to public transit in Illinois: what it is, how it’s funded, who the major stakeholders are and how to get involved. Includes a glossary of transit terminology.
Accessing Area Jobs
Release: October 4, 2006
An overview of the Job Access and Reverse Commute program in Illinois and other funding sources for transportation-to-work initiatives.
Illinois’ Medicaid Program
Release: September 5, 2006
An analysis of the role “intergovernmental transfers” and the “upper payment limit” play in financing Illinois’ Medicaid program. These financing mechanisms are critical to funding healthcare for poor and low-income individuals throughout the state.