PUBLICATIONS OF THE FORMER COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION


Federal Aid Information
Federal Grant Alerts
Local Government Information
Medicare & Medicaid--What's the Difference?
Nongovernmental Funding Sources
Economic Development

These are the former Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation's major publications. Click on the title of each publication in the list below to view it in PDF format. You need Adobe Acrobat's free Reader software to view PDF documents; download the software by clicking on the icon below. To search these publications, choose "Find in Page" from the Edit menu in Acrobat Reader and enter a word or phrase in the text box. To navigate within a publication, use the toolbar appearing just above the document.

Federal Aid Information

These publications present descriptive and fiscal information on federal aid programs from a variety of sources. One of the most important sources is the federal aid tracking system, which monitors the application, award, and receipt of federal aid by Illinois state agencies. Other sources of information include surveys of state agencies and federal data available from the U.S. Bureau of the Census, other federal agencies, and national organizations. This information is used in analyzing federal and state budgets and the impact of intergovernmental aid on state and local programs.

Federal Funds to State Agencies: FY 2004 - FY 2006
(15th Edition, May 2006; published annually)
(PDF)

This publication presents information on federal aid programs administered by Illinois state agencies. It includes program descriptions and outlay information. It also has a State Trust Fund section that identifies the trust fund(s) used for depositing federal grants. A table shows which programs are supported and what regions and populations of Illinois are served by the federal grants.

Federal Aid Forms (PDF)


Federal Grant Alerts (PDF)


Local Government Information

The LRU collects data on state assistance to local government and publishes a biennial catalog. This and other publications pertaining to local governments, or of interest to them, include:

Catalog of State Assistance to Local Governments
(10th Edition, 2003, published biennially)
(PDF)

Describes state programs providing financial and technical assistance to counties, municipalities, townships, and special districts (excluding school districts). Compiled from a comprehensive survey of all Illinois state agencies.

Legislator's Guide to Local Governments in Illinois: Special Districts (March 2003) (PDF)

An overview of special districts in Illinois. Describes Illinois special districts and clarifies service delivery responsibilities among the various types.


Medicare and Medicaid: What is the Difference? (July 2002) (PDF, English)

Medicare y Medicaid: ¿Cuál Es La Diferencia? (November 2002) (PDF, Spanish)

A popular brochure that summarizes the primary differences between the two prominent government health insurance programs.


A Guide to Nongovernmental Funding Sources: Resources on Corporate and Foundation Giving (November 2002) (PDF)

This booklet is intended to serve as a preliminary guide on available resources for those who are initiating a search for foundation funding.


Economic Development Resource Guide (September 2003) (PDF)

Economic decline and falling government revenues have resulted in reduced federal aid to states and state assistance to local governments. This guide provides information on both governmental and nongovernmental sources of aid ranging from cash grants to technical assistance.