The Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol
A quarter of a million dollars to plan the development of the Capitol.
Chicago Tribune: Voting in Favor of Bad Schools
Chicago Tribune: Voting in Favor of Bad Schools
John Tillman is featured in the Chicago Tribune. He discusses school choice.
$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections
$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Illinois State Board of Elections paid its 189 employees $4,157,435 in combined total wages. The highest paid employee was the Executive Director, who made $120,825 followed by a Division Coordinator and the General Council, who made $94,673.50 and $90,621.50 respectively. The State Board of Elections employs six division coordinators who made...
Welders on the State Payroll
Welders on the State Payroll
Welders working for the Illinois Toll Highway Authority received average annual wages 73% higher than the average for welders in Illinois.
Wall Street Journal: Republicans Sell Out Chicago Schoolkids
Wall Street Journal: Republicans Sell Out Chicago Schoolkids
In Illinois, GOP legislators side with teachers unions.
Baker on the State Payroll
Baker on the State Payroll
In 2008, the Department of Human Services had a baker on their payroll receiving $34,628 in annual wages.
Post Event Summary – Liberty Leaders Capitol Day
Post Event Summary – Liberty Leaders Capitol Day
Brian Costin, Director of Outreach at the Illinois Policy Institute, shepherded 25 volunteer Liberty Leaders securing meetings with their Illinois legislators and staff.
$800,000 for Employees of the State Universities Civil Service System
$800,000 for Employees of the State Universities Civil Service System
In 2008, the State Universities Civil Service System paid its 18 employees over $800,000.
$2.5 Million to Bridge Tenders
$2.5 Million to Bridge Tenders
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Department of Transportation paid 33 bridge tenders $2,515,550.28 in combined total wages. The 13 highest paid tenders all made over $90,000, and 29 of the 33 made over $60,000. Bridge tenders are responsible for operating “a vertical lift, horizontal swing or basque electrically controlled bridge.” This position requires “knowledge, skill and mental development...
Landscape Architects on the State Payroll Receive 31% Higher Wages
Landscape Architects on the State Payroll Receive 31% Higher Wages
In 2008, the 9 landscape architects on the state payroll received wages that were almost $20,000 higher than the average annual wages for all landscape architects in Illinois.
2,300 Pages
2,300 Pages
Can you read 2,300 pages in just a few hours? There is no way Illinois state legislators are reading the entire budget before they go to vote on it.
Reasonable, Not Radical, Budget Solutions
Reasonable, Not Radical, Budget Solutions
The Illinois Policy Institute
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Voucher Update: How Did Your Representative Vote?
Did your legislator stand up for the kids? Or did they stand with the union lobbyists?
Tax Hikes on the Table
Tax Hikes on the Table
Tobacco tax hikes come with a number of significant policy complications.