Glenview’s Overnight Transparency Improvements
Glenview’s Overnight Transparency Improvements
The achievements with Glenview, School District 54, and other government agencies demonstrates how easy improving transparency can be.
Could Transparency Have Prevented Hanover Township Corruption?
Could Transparency Have Prevented Hanover Township Corruption?
by Brian Costin As a resident and taxpayer of Hanover Township I am appalled to see the new allegations of corruption and the questionable expenditures in the amount of $300,000 from former Hanover Township employee Aurea Picasso. An article in the Daily Herald notes: “The investigation was launched after Hanover Township Supervisor Brian McGuire discovered what he believes...
$67,500 Grant to BLH Enterprises
$67,500 Grant to BLH Enterprises
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Education disbursed $67,500 of a $75,000 grant to BLH Enterprises to help expand their electronic recycling program.
$750K to Peabody Investments Corp
$750K to Peabody Investments Corp
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave Peabody Investments Corp a $750,000 Coal Competitiveness Program grant.
Chicago to FOIA: Drop Dead.
Chicago to FOIA: Drop Dead.
Public officials in Chicago act like its their own money...
$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center
$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center
In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity disbursed $108,000 of a $120,000 grant to the Southern Recycling Center.
Byrne on All Kids Audit
Byrne on All Kids Audit
Another botched Illinois government program.
Open Meetings and Sunshine Commission Update
Open Meetings and Sunshine Commission Update
Two pieces of important legislation sent to Governor today.
Almost $20 Million in Wages at the Illinois Commerce Commission
Almost $20 Million in Wages at the Illinois Commerce Commission
In 2008, 32 employees at the Illinois Commerce Commission made over $100,000 in wages alone.
Who Audits the Auditor?
Who Audits the Auditor?
Say hello to the Office of the Auditor General Inspector General.
$6.4 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
$6.4 Million in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
A report from the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform found that taxpayers paid lobbyists nearly $6.4 million to influence their own state government last year.
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency
The Problem Illinois state government recently has taken some important steps toward greater transparency. However, the common activities of Illinois institutions are still often difficult for taxpayers to observe. By posting basic financial and operational information on a single webpage, universities can give the public greater insight into how they operate—particularly how they are performing...
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency REPORT
Open to the Public: Making Public Universities Leaders in Government Transparency REPORT
Illinois state government recently has taken some important steps toward greater transparency. However, the common activities of Illinois institutions are still often difficult for taxpayers to observe.
SJR: The Right to Know What State Employees Do All Day
SJR: The Right to Know What State Employees Do All Day
Great cartoon from the SJR.