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The Civic Federation is a Chicago-based non-partisan, non-profit research organization focused on improving government services across Illinois.

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July 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If you said "yes" to both, nominate them today for the 34th Motorola Solutions Foundation Excellence in Public Service Award!
July 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Join us on June 26 to celebrate these Chicago civic luminaries! Register at fundraise.givesmart.com/e/FdYPlg?vid...
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June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Mark [Hoplamazian]'s friendship means the world to me because sometimes he will stop and ask, 'how's things going' and 'something I can help you with?' He has an open mind and he listens." - Antonio Williams, Door Attendant at Park Hyatt Chicago
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"While [Jim Reynolds] doesn't live in Englewood anymore, Englewood and the experiences live in him, and he hasn't gone very far in the sense, it is his North star. To those who are given much, much is expected. I think Jim lives by that and lives by that principle." - Hon. Rahm Emanuel
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Here's what some of our 2025 honorees' close friends and colleagues are saying about Jim Reynolds of Loop Capital and Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt:
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Do not miss out on this opportunity to honor them and show your commitment to Chicago's next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

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May 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our dedicated Co-Chairs will help amplify this year's event theme, Investing in Tomorrow, and a dynamic recognition of Jim Reynolds, Mark Hoplamazian, and Hyatt on June 26.
May 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Read our analysis of building underutilization at @chipubschools.bsky.social here: www.civicfed.org/blog/chicago...
Chicago Public Schools: Building Underutilization | Civic FederationBlueskyBluesky
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May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
To make up for the loss, the State would likely have reduce services for the most vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries—the disabled, seniors, children, and pregnant women.

This is part of our ongoing series on the proposed Medicaid changes. Learn more about the impact of cuts here: t.ly/BrO2q
May 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The op-ed outlines a potential path forward that includes consolidating Chicago’s three transit boards into a unified governance structure and instituting an independent inspector general to oversee it – measures aimed at improving oversight, efficiency, and rider-focused decision-making.
May 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In today’s @chicagotribune.com op-ed, Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson urges Illinois lawmakers to reform Chicago regional transit governance before the spring session ends.

“We urge them not to waste this moment with incremental improvements that tinker at the margins.”
May 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM