Last month, GFRC Postdoctoral Research Associate Laura Medwid presented #research at the International #Conference on #UrbanAffairs! This was a presentation of preliminary findings from a project that will be completed this upcoming November. @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

If you're looking to develop your skills in #watersystems’ managerial and financial concepts, look no further than the GFRC! Our four self-paced modules are EPA-certified and available now! gfrc.uic.edu/training/man...

Recently, GFRC Director Deborah Carroll and PPMA Assistant Professor Kate Albrecht presented #research conducted with @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social and Laura Medwid (The Cost of #CollectiveAction: Fiscal Differences of Municipal Participation in Regional #WaterInstitutions) at @mpsa.bsky.social!

Are you a professional seeking a #WaterOperator Certification? The Managerial & #Financial Concepts for #WaterSystems #training modules are now available on our website! gfrc.uic.edu/training/man... @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social @uiccuppa.bsky.social

Our next #CPM #capstone project we'd like to highlight is from Julie Reschke of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning! Her project surrounds political #polarization and how to build consensus to address challenges. Check it out!

Earlier this month, the GFRC's own Deborah Carroll attended the #WEAI International Conference all the way in Bangkok, Thailand! Here, she presented research on "Assessing the Burden of Capital Investment Fragmentation" with Dennis De Widt of Cardiff Business School!

Today we'd like to feature another CPM #capstone project- this time from the City of Fulton, Illinois' Erik Sikkema! Learn more about Erik's plan to help small communities stay afloat via #publicmanagement!

Did you know? Deborah Carroll, director of the GFRC, was recently featured in a #FOX32 article! Scan the QR code in the image or visit this link to read it! www.fox32chicago.com/news/2026-pr... @uiccuppa.bsky.social @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

Happy #TaxDay!

Today we'd like to highlight one of our #IllinoisCPM Fall 2025 cohort's #capstone projects. Introducing "Digitizing the Building Permit Process at the City of Oak Forest" by Mike Forbes! @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social @uiccuppa.bsky.social

The Mid-Continent Regional Science Association #Conference and IMPLAN #Summit is happening soon on UIC's campus, and the open call to submit papers is closing soon! For more information, visit the MCRSA website: www.mcrsa.org/conference/ @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

Part of the Illinois #CPM program involves developing a #capstone project, applying one's learnings to a real-world issue in their field. These projects support #publicsector #decisionmaking and #strategicthinking. Keep an eye on our page as we feature the Fall 2025 cohort! @uiccuppa.bsky.social

Ever wondered what kind of work goes into a career in #publicmanagement #finance #government? Check out the Illinois CPM curriculum schedule on our website to see the work you'd be doing in the program! And if you're interested, apply today! @uiccuppa.bsky.social @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

Recently, on our X account, we've been highlighting GFRC blog posts that correspond to #currentevents. But, you don't need to be on X to be in on the fun! The Government Finance Research Blog has years' of posts, many of which can apply to events happening today. gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme...

The fall 2025 CPM cohort met on the first day of #spring to discuss impactful #communication in #publicservice and #management. These in-person conversations give cohort members an opportunity to produce healthy dialogue in a positive learning environment. Sign up for the fall 2026 cohort today! 👇️

From all of us at the GFRC, we would like to wish you a very restful and relaxing Spring Break!

To close off our Illinois CPM Advisory Board series, we'd like to feature Benjamin Superfine of our very own UIC! The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program. #publicmanagement #government #finance #research #academia

The latest entry in our "A Conversation With..." series is finally here! In this series, we talk with experts to dig deeper into their perspective on the past, present, and future of #government #finance. Check it out on our website! gfrc.uic.edu/a-conversati...

The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program (details on slide 2!). The next Advisory Board member we're featuring is Junfeng Wang of UIS! #publicmanagement #government #finance #research #academia

The Charles P. Wolff #Internship application is now accepting applications! Open to any non-graduating student in the UI system (UIC, UIS, UIUC) with an interest in #publicpolicy! To learn more, visit the website: igpa.uillinois.edu/programs/the...

The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program (details on slide 2!). The next Advisory Board member we're featuring is UIC's own Thomas Snyder! #publicmanagement #government #finance #research #academia @uiccuppa.bsky.social

The GFRC website is full of hidden surprises! Our #research briefs and #policy bites are meant to teach people about our #projects in a quick and easy way. Check them out on our website! @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

Have you checked out the Government Finance Research Blog yet? This post, written by faculty from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Georgia State University, was one of our top-viewed blogs of the week! Check it out here! gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme... #p3 #publicprivate #partnership #business

The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program (details on slide 2!). The next Advisory Board member we're featuring is Nancy Ouedraogo of UIUC! #publicmanagement #government #finance #research #academia

This 2021 GFRC blog post by Glenn Hegar discusses the importance of government transparency as it relates to reliable data. What do you think? Read the blog post on our website and comment below with your thoughts! 👇 gfrc.uic.edu/transparency...

The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program (details on slide 2!). The next Advisory Board member we're featuring is Joe Ferguson, president of @civicfederation.bsky.social !

Our website is full of little-known resources and tools, such as our informational videos about the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program! If you're interested but want to learn more, check out our website, which has two great videos introducing and explaining the program!

To round off our data-themed week, we'd like to highlight a report supported by GFRC associate director Christelle Khalaf and our partners at @joycefdn.bsky.social, complete with fact sheets and FAQs for communities and policymakers. Visit their website to check out the report!

In keeping with the data theme this week... Why are data centers a hot topic for policymakers? Explore their economic benefits and resource demands in today's featured blog post, authored by the GFRC's own Christelle Khalaf! @christelle-khalaf.bsky.social

Do you like exploring data? Maps, charts, numbers? The GFRC website contains three data portals-- ways to access and visualize data based on our research projects. To reach our data portals, visit our website! gfrc.uic.edu/data-portals/

Even though public use of parks surged during the pandemic, public agency park spending per person in the nation’s biggest cities was, as of 2022, still lower than before the 2007 recession. Read more on the Government Finance Research Blog!

The CPM Advisory Board oversees the progression and development of Illinois’ ONLY Certified Public Manager® Program (details on slide 2!). The next Advisory Board member we're featuring is Dagmara "Dee" Avelar, an Illinois State Representative and a MUPP!

Dive into the GFRC blog archives to explore ideas worth sharing, questioning, and putting into practice. And if you want to contribute a blog post of your own, shoot us an email at [email protected]! gfrc.uic.edu/the-governme...

The GFRC recently released a paper analyzing community water systems in Illinois-- part of a larger Water Rate Setting Study commissioned by the Illinois General Assembly. Read more about the study, including the new paper, on our website!

Did you know? The Illinois CPM program is overseen by an advisory board. Starting today, we'll be featuring each member on our social media pages! First up is Dana Librot, who joined the advisory board this past December!

Did you know? The GFRC recently released a new report! This report, which is part of a larger study conducted on behalf of the Cook County Property Tax Reform Group, is now available on our website! #cookcounty #propertytax

❄️ Happy Holidays from the GFRC! As we say farewell to 2025 and ring in the new year, we'd like to celebrate the people and partnerships that make our work meaningful. We wouldn't be here without your support-- and for that, we thank you! We wish you a wonderful 2026! ❄️

Applications for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program are open now and CLOSE SOON! Trust us– you don’t want to miss out on a program that gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to hone their #leadership skills, improve #communication, and solve workplace challenges.

Interested in making a difference in the workplace? Here are some reasons why the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program is a perfect fit for you! Don't forget-- applications close at the end of this month. Apply now to secure your spot! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

Curious about the Illinois Certified Public Manager® #curriculum? Click through to read more about the seven core competencies this program offers, and don't forget to apply now before our application deadline of 12/31!

The Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) is a research unit dedicated to innovative and unbiased public finance research and education that provides technical assistance on how to make government work better and improve the fiscal health of our communities.

We're coming up on the last few days of the CPM application period-- don't miss your chance! Head to our website to learn more about our professional development program for local government and nonprofit employees! #PublicSector #nonprofit #government #policy

Curious about the Illinois Certified Public Manager® #curriculum? Click through to read more about the seven core competencies this program offers, and don't forget to apply now before our application deadline of 12/31!

Did you know? We're currently upgrading our social media presence! Connecting with us online is the best way to hear about GFRC related news, reports, and updates— scan any of the QR codes below to find us on X, Bluesky (you're here!), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT to sign up for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program! If you're a professional working in #nonprofits #publicsector #local #government, then this program is for you! Strengthen your workplace skills with the GFRC, and sign up on our website by 12/31 to secure your spot!

Interested in making a difference in the workplace? Here are some reasons why the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program is a perfect fit for you! Don't forget-- applications close at the end of this month. Apply now to secure your spot! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

Have you heard? We recently published a new paper! Written in conjunction with a @uiccuppa.bsky.social UPPA student, Thao Pham, this paper is part of a larger GFRC report, "Planning for Tomorrow: Challenges States Face in Forecasting Long-Term Expenditures". @pewtrusts.org (cont.)

Applications for the Illinois Certified Public Manager® program are open now and CLOSE SOON! Trust us– you don’t want to miss out on a program that gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to hone their #leadership skills, improve #communication, and solve workplace challenges.

The Illinois Certified Public Manager® program gives #publicsector and #nonprofit employees the opportunity to collaborate with others in a fun growth environment. Applications are open NOW for our next cohort– click the link below to learn more! gfrc.uic.edu/training/ill...

From all of us at the GFRC, we want to wish you a Happy Thanskgiving!