From Crain's Chicago February 15, 2017 MICHAEL BELSKY Michael Belsky, executive director of the Center for Municipal Finance Michael Belsky, executive director of the Center for Municipal Finance at Harris, offers his insight on Crain's Chicago to address ways to solve Illinois' fiscal woes. "Even with the most stringent cost-cutting measures, it is unlikely the state will be able to reduce this multibillion-dollar hole without carefully examining its tax base." Full coverage is available at Crain's Chicago. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States