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.
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...