Government Salaries vs. Private Sector Salaries
Government Salaries vs. Private Sector Salaries
Another reason why we need transparency in government spending.
Over $10,000 for Information on the Labor Force
Over $10,000 for Information on the Labor Force
The Department of Employment Security spent over $10,000 for information and analysis on the state's labor force.
$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
The Department of Public Health spent over $1 million for
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Testimony of Brian Costin, Director of Outreach, Illinois Policy Institute Submitted to the Illinois Senate Transportation Subcommittee on Red Light Cameras Regarding Senate Bill 2466 March 2, 2010 Chairperson Sandoval and Vice-Chairperson Sullivan, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Brian Costin, and I am Director of Outreach with the Illinois...
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
Brian Costin’s Testimony on Red Light Cameras
The overwhelming majority of the science on red light cameras shows red light cameras clearly don
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
Governor’s DC Office Expenses
The Governor spent over $100K on rent and other expenses for his DC office.
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
Over $2 Million for Prairie State Power Company
The Department of Commerce gave Prairie State Power Company $2,340,000 in grant money during a three month period from October 2008 through January 2009.
$46K for Tele-Serve Brochures
$46K for Tele-Serve Brochures
The Department of Employment Security spent over $46K on brochures for Tele-Serve, the telephone hot-line that assists individuals applying for unemployment benefits.
Over $5,000 for a Christmas Market
Over $5,000 for a Christmas Market
The Department of Commerce gave $5,000 to an organization in Carlinville, Illinois to support the Annual Christmas Market it puts on.
Over $100K to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc
Over $100K to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave three grants totaling more than $100,000 to Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc. in 2008.
It’s the Government’s Fault – Canadian Edition
It’s the Government’s Fault – Canadian Edition
From Haiti to Illinois to Canada, meet the new boss; same as the old boss.
Over $4 Million in Attorney Fees
Over $4 Million in Attorney Fees
The Department of Transportation spent $4,258K on Legal and Attorney Fees in 2009
In Fiscal Year 2009, the State of Illinois Paid Companies in Other States Over $800,000
In Fiscal Year 2009, the State of Illinois Paid Companies in Other States Over $800,000
Illinois spent at least $813,653,009.72 on purchases from other states.
$150K on Envelopes
$150K on Envelopes
The Department of Employment Security spent over $150K on envelopes in 2008 and 2009.