Moving Expenses
Moving Expenses
The State of Illinois spent over $60K on moving expenses in 2008 and 2009. Find out more here.
Millions Wasted Preparing for 2010 Census
Millions Wasted Preparing for 2010 Census
The AP released information from a forthcoming audit of the Census Bureau detailing wasteful spending during the preparations for the 2010 census.
$58K on Welcoming Centers
$58K on Welcoming Centers
The Department of Public Health spent on Welcoming Centers in 2008, which are part of a program from the Department of Human Services to help new immigrants.
Cook County Checks Online
Cook County Checks Online
Transparency in Cook County?
The Department of Commerce Spends Over $7 Million on Tourism
The Department of Commerce Spends Over $7 Million on Tourism
The Department of Commerce provided over $7 million in grants to tourism Councils and Bureaus.
Almost $5K for Certificate of Need
Almost $5K for Certificate of Need
The Department of Public Health paid Ink Well Enterprises Inc $4,930 in 2008 for
$2.85 Million on Medical, Scientific and Laboratory Supplies
$2.85 Million on Medical, Scientific and Laboratory Supplies
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.
Institute’s Transparency Project Sparks Overnight Improvements for School District 54
Institute’s Transparency Project Sparks Overnight Improvements for School District 54
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.
Gauging Illinoiss Performance on a Critical Core Service
Gauging Illinoiss Performance on a Critical Core Service
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.
See What They’re Saying About the 2010 Piglet Book
See What They’re Saying About the 2010 Piglet Book
Released February 9th, the Illinois Policy Institute's Piglet Book is receiving widespread news coverage for the waste it uncovers.
Chicago Football Classic
Chicago Football Classic
The Department of Commerce gave Chicago Football Classic Incorporated a grant for $50,000 in 2009.
Chicago Tribune: Plenty of Pork in Illinois Budget, Agency Says
Chicago Tribune: Plenty of Pork in Illinois Budget, Agency Says
The Chicago Tribune highlights some of the examples of wasteful spending from our 2010 Piglet Book.
Over Half a Million Dollars on Subscriptions
Over Half a Million Dollars on Subscriptions
The state spent $532,451.28 on various subscriptions in 2008 and 2009.
$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats
$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats
The Department of Transportation spent over $380K on repair and maintenance of aircraft and boats in 2009.