Wages for State Toll Highway Authority Truck Drivers
Wages for State Toll Highway Authority Truck Drivers
The State Toll Highway Authority paid its 12 truck drivers average annual wages of $73K.
Over $8 Million for Illinois Capital Development Board
Over $8 Million for Illinois Capital Development Board
In 2008, Illinois Capital Development Board employed 132 people at a cost of over $8 million.
Reps. to Illinois AG Madigan: Challenge New Health Care Mandate
Reps. to Illinois AG Madigan: Challenge New Health Care Mandate
Members of Congress asked Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to join a court challenge to ObamaCare's health care purchasing mandate.
Why are Chicago’s Yellow Lights Shorter than Suburbs?
Why are Chicago’s Yellow Lights Shorter than Suburbs?
Most Chicago yellow lights last three seconds, the bare minimum recommended under federal safety guidelines. In the suburbs, yellows generally stay on for four to four-and-a-half seconds.
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
Problem During recent times of economic boom and rapid development, public agencies across the country faced increased demands—and revenues—for services. Today, however, as a result of the current economic climate, local governments across Illinois are experiencing significant declines in revenue sources including income taxes, sales taxes, building permit fees and interest income. With a growing...
$1.7 Million in Wages for Barbers and Beauticians
$1.7 Million in Wages for Barbers and Beauticians
Twenty-four barbers and three beauticians received a total of $1.76 million in wages in 2008 from various departments, including the Department of Corrections.
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
How one village is taking a business approach to local government. Read the report from Kate Piercy.
Over $100,000 for a “Short Hand Reporter”
Over $100,000 for a “Short Hand Reporter”
A short hand court reporter for the state of Illinois made over $120,000 in wages during 2008.
State Spends over $600K on Employee Tuition
State Spends over $600K on Employee Tuition
Various state agencies spent a total of more than $600,000 on employee tuition and fees in fiscal year 2009.
$1.5 Million in Wages for the Property Tax Appeal Board
$1.5 Million in Wages for the Property Tax Appeal Board
The 26 employees of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board made over $1.5 million in wages during fiscal year 2008.
States of Progress
States of Progress
Governors in Virginia and New Jersey tackle deficits without tax increases.
Transparecy and Teacher Layoffs
Transparecy and Teacher Layoffs
SouthTownStar looks into school district spending amid growing talks of layoffs.
Department of Commerce Grant Tracker
Department of Commerce Grant Tracker
New transparency tool from the Department of Commerce.
House Dem Memo: Don’t Talk About Health Care Costs
House Dem Memo: Don’t Talk About Health Care Costs
A Democratic health care memo is floating through the halls of Congress telling members to avoid talking about the bill's cost.