From The Wall Street Journal March 31, 2019 Erin Ailworth and Douglas Belkin CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured in The Wall Street Journal, discussing Chicago's $28 billion pension funding shortfall and its implications for local governance. "The next mayor is going to have a huge fiscal challenge," said Belsky. Full coverage available at The Wall Street Journal. Upcoming Events More events Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Professor Sheng-Hao Lo Mon., February 02, 2026 | 7:00 PM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., February 04, 2026 | 12:00 PM MACRM Virtual Session: Current Student Panel Thu., February 05, 2026 | 9:00 AM
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