From Patch February 11, 2019 Jonah Meadows CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured in Patch, discussing ways to manage Illinois's finances. "We have been, basically, borrowing to pay our bills because we don't have enough revenue because [it's] being consumed by these pension payments," Belsky said. "On top of that, the pension payments are not adequate, so if you keep going with that ramp you're just exacerbating that situation." Full coverage available at Patch. Upcoming Events More events Harris Credential Programs: Ask Admissions Mon., January 19, 2026 | 7:00 AM Harris Part-Time and Credential Programs Information Session Wed., January 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States