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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.

$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.

$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.