From Chicago Magazine May 30, 2017 Amanda Kass Illinois State Capitol Building Assistant Director of the Center for Municipal Finance Amanda Kass recently published an article in Chicago Magazine to address the Illinois state budget and the cost of backlogged bill payments. "While the state spent $32.8 billion in 2016 it only took in $30.4 billion in revenue, according to CGFA data. That $2.4 billion shortfall just adds to the state’s already large backlog of bills." Full coverage in Chicago Magazine. Upcoming Events More events Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States