$1.6 Million to International Coal Group, Inc
$1.6 Million to International Coal Group, Inc
In fiscal year 2009, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave International Coal Group, Inc a $1.6 million dollar grant as part of the Coal Competitiveness Program.
The Governor’s Entourage: 2008
The Governor’s Entourage: 2008
In 2008, the Governor's office employed numerous staff members to keep the residence up and running.
$45K on Butlers for Governor’s Mansion
$45K on Butlers for Governor’s Mansion
In 2008, the Governor's Office employed three butlers who each made over $2,500 per month.
More Information on State Interns
More Information on State Interns
Following up on a blog from yesterday, we found 54 more interns, include 5 who received more than $40,000 in 2008.
How Much Do Interns with the State of Illinois Get Paid?
How Much Do Interns with the State of Illinois Get Paid?
Almost half the interns with the State of Illinois made over $10,000 in 2008.
Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
Almost Two Million Dollars to Put Up Signs
by Mark Cavers In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 38 individuals to help with the production and placement of signs across the Illinois highway system. These employees, ranging from sign makers, to hangers to supervisors, were paid a combined total of $1,822,653.47 in wages. The highest paid employee, a supervisor in a sign shop,...
Social Workers on State Payroll
Social Workers on State Payroll
In 2008, social workers in all of Illinois made 17% less, on average, than social workers employed by the State of Illinois.
April 28 Update from the Capitol
April 28 Update from the Capitol
John Tillman discusses the passage of the Sunshine Act, an important bill that will allow citizens to hold government accountable.
Sunshine Commission Act Passes Both House and Senate
Sunshine Commission Act Passes Both House and Senate
The Sunshine Commission Act unanimously passed out of the Senate yesterday and is now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Quinn. The Commission
Hourly Wages in the State of Illinois
Hourly Wages in the State of Illinois
51K per hour total to 1,000 state employees
$22K to the Independent Feature Project
$22K to the Independent Feature Project
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Arts Council gave the Independent Feature Project of Chicago $22,760 in fiscal year 2009.
Cook County Coffee Czar?
Cook County Coffee Czar?
The media has been uncovering some interesting spending from Cook County
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
Alert: Sunshine Commission Passes Both Houses
If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
Public Sector Pharmacist Technicians Receive 25% Higher Wages
In 2008, pharmacists technicians employed by the State of Illinois made 25% more in wages than their private sector counterparts.