John Tillman discusses transparency in Illinois, school vouchers, and how the states deficit is not really as bad as many politicians in Springfield will have you believeits small enough to so
In 2008 and 2009 the state of Illinois sent $1,320,000.00 to the Illinois Chapter of the AFL-CIO, a federation of unions.
The Department of Public Health paid Ink Well Enterprises Inc $4,930 in 2008 for
Things don't look so rosy for job growth in the Prairie State.
A plank in the Institute's Economic Reform Agenda got a vote in the House. It's a good idea; here's why.
Over 2008 and 2009, the State of Illinois spent more than $2.85 million on medical, scientific, and laboratory supplies. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.
The Governor's Office spent over $25,000 on subscriptions during 2008 and 2009.
Side roads saw clearing by Wednesday afternoon...
Suburban School District 54 greatly improved their Local Government Transparency Project score by close to 40 points since being contacted by the Illinois Policy Institute.
Residents of Illinois demand clear and safe roads. State and local agencies must budget and prepare for the winter season, and then perform up to certain standards when the snow comes. Otherwise, we risk losing money, time and lives.
$6,500 for a tub of live bass? $78,066 for quail promotion? $353,165 for car racing? Does this sound like a budget for a state in dire fiscal straits?
State budget transparency on the way?
Released February 9th, the Illinois Policy Institute's Piglet Book is receiving widespread news coverage for the waste it uncovers.
The Department of Commerce gave Chicago Football Classic Incorporated a grant for $50,000 in 2009.