Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 38 individuals to help with the production and placement of signs across the Illinois highway system. These employees, ranging from sign makers, to hangers to supervisors, were paid a combined total of $1,822,653.47 in wages. The highest paid employee, a supervisor in a sign shop,...
Social Workers on State Payroll
Social Workers on State Payroll
In 2008, social workers in all of Illinois made 17% less, on average, than social workers employed by the State of Illinois.
April 28 Update from the Capitol
April 28 Update from the Capitol
John Tillman discusses the passage of the Sunshine Act, an important bill that will allow citizens to hold government accountable.
Sunshine Commission Act Passes Both House and Senate
Sunshine Commission Act Passes Both House and Senate
The Sunshine Commission Act unanimously passed out of the Senate yesterday and is now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Quinn. The Commission
Hourly Wages in the State of Illinois
Hourly Wages in the State of Illinois
51K per hour total to 1,000 state employees
$22K to the Independent Feature Project
$22K to the Independent Feature Project
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Arts Council gave the Independent Feature Project of Chicago $22,760 in fiscal year 2009.
Cook County Coffee Czar?
Cook County Coffee Czar?
The media has been uncovering some interesting spending from Cook County
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
In 2008, pharmacists technicians employed by the State of Illinois made 25% more in wages than their private sector counterparts.
$100,000 for Tour Guides
$100,000 for Tour Guides
In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.
Archivists on the State Payroll
Archivists on the State Payroll
There were 18 archivists on the state payroll in 2008, and they received average annual wages of $58,833.
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
Elevator Operators on the State Payroll
In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency paid 1096 employees over $64 million in wages.
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission employees 36 individuals who each made over $100,000 in 2008.