2010 Illinois Piglet Book
2010 Illinois Piglet Book
Weve joined with Citizens Against Government Waste to put together the book that Springfield doesnt want you to read, highlighting over $350 million in wasteful spending.
Almost $4,000 to e.Republic Incorporated
Almost $4,000 to e.Republic Incorporated
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services spent almost $4,000 to attend conferences and events put on by e.Republic Incorporated
How Does the Illinois Constitution Stand Up?
How Does the Illinois Constitution Stand Up?
Overview In an era of burgeoning federal government power, state constitutions are full of untapped potential; many provide stronger protection of individual freedoms than the federal constitution. But realizing that potential requires recognizing its existence and assessing which state constitutions offer the best opportunities for securing the principles of limited government. “50 Bright Stars: An...
Beyond “Business As Usual”: A Case Study of Glenview
Beyond “Business As Usual”: A Case Study of Glenview
The Problem Too often, local governments go about “business as usual” for years, even when they could get a better deal for the same or better level of service. Recently, many communities have started questioning their “business as usual” routine as it becomes increasingly clear that repeatedly raising taxes to generate additional revenue is not...
This Bid’s for You! How online reverse auction saves taxpayers millions
This Bid’s for You! How online reverse auction saves taxpayers millions
Problem Illinois needs more cost-efficient, quality-driven spending activity at the local and state levels of government. Illinois’s state budget has exploded from $24.7 billion in 2004 to $32.2 billion in 2009, increasing nearly 30 percent over just five years. The state needs better spending practices, more transparency in the procurement process, and a tool to...
You Better Shop Around!: Council on efficient government would bring common-sense budgeting to state
You Better Shop Around!: Council on efficient government would bring common-sense budgeting to state
Joe and Kathy Ray are trying to stretch the value of their dollars in these tight times. They have four kids in grade school, and saving for college sits at the top of their priority list. As two frugal parents, they routinely shop around for the best deal–clipping coupons, bidding on new and used products...
Local Government Efforts and State Neighbors Shine While IL State Government Stalls in the Shadows
Local Government Efforts and State Neighbors Shine While IL State Government Stalls in the Shadows
The Problem Imagine you’re about to have heart surgery. Would you want your doctor operating on your heart in the dark? Or without looking at your x-ray first? Without an x-ray, he wouldn’t know where to operate, the severity of your sickness or understand exactly what he needs to do in order to save your...
2008 Illinois Piglet Book
2008 Illinois Piglet Book
We’ve joined with Citizens Against Government Waste to put together the book that Springfield doesn’t want you to read, highlighting over $686 million in wasteful spending. Highlights include: $4 million for a Ford Technical Training Center in Chicago Heights $1 million for the Illinois film office in Chicago $920,000 for the Chicago Aerospace Education Initiative $550,000 for the conservation of pheasants...
Opening the books in Illinois: Basic transparency for better government
Opening the books in Illinois: Basic transparency for better government
Do Illinois citizens deserve to know where their tax dollars go? Less than ten years ago, a state audit found that many of our public officials didn’t think so. More than two-thirds of requests for public documents, the study found, were turned away at local offices. More than a quarter of them were denied altogether....
2006 Illinois Piglet Book
2006 Illinois Piglet Book