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Goal-Driven, Right-Sized and Coordinated: Federal Investment Reform for the 21st Century
In the midst of an unprecedented economic downturn, community, civic, government, nonprofit and foundation leaders across metropolitan Chicago are planting encouraging seeds of innovation. MPC has released a white paper documenting some of those innovative local efforts, and is seeking more examples to further build the case for federal investment reform.
March Media Tips
  • Mar 24, 2008
A+ Illinois Encourages State Senators to Support School Funding Reform Bill The A+ Illinois campaign for statewide school funding reform is asking voters to visit the A+ Illinois Web site to send letters to their state senators encouraging them to sign on to the growing list of…
It Takes a Village: neighbors are making a difference in their community schools
In January MPC and the Chicago Architecture Foundation co-hosted The Micro Revolution: Neighbors Making a Difference-Part 2, the second in a two-part roundtable series. This one featured parents and school administrators who have worked to improve the quality and design of their community schools.
CPS budget shortfalls indicate urgent need for new revenues
A+ Illinois calls on state Leaders to fund education quality initiatives.
Without sustainable funding sources, Illinois will lack basics next year: Metropolitan Planning Council
  • Aug 8, 2007
Chicago-based planning group urges action on structural reforms tied to a regional sales tax increase to fund Chicago-area transit operating needs, and a statewide income tax increase for Illinois public schools
July Media Tips
  • Jul 18, 2007
‘$2 Billion Brownie’ to Tempt Lawmakers at Bake Sale for School Funding It won’t be decorated with gold flakes or presented on a Swarovski-studded platter, but the $2 billion brownie available at this Thursday’s “Billion Dollar Bake Sale” at the State Capitol will be loaded with more…
May Media Tips
  • May 21, 2007
MPC: Regional Transportation Authority should plan major capital investments MPC’s Board Chair has sent a letter to Gov. Rod Blagojevich urging immediate action to address northeastern Illinois’ looming transit funding crisis, and recommending that any transit funding package…
Metropolitan Planning Council calls on General Assembly to adopt 'hybrid revenue plan' for education, tax reform in 2007
  • May 21, 2007
Proposal strikes balance, making business part of the solution while protecting working families
10,000 Marchers tell Springfield: The time is NOW!
Students, parents, teachers and seniors demand action from state leaders
MPC commends governor's proposals to fund public schools, reduce state's pension debt
  • Mar 7, 2007
Chicago-based planning group will continue to advocate for property tax reform

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