Good Government Archives

Hourly Wages in the State of Illinois

51K per hour total to 1,000 state employees

$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?

The media has been uncovering some interesting spending from Cook County

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

In 2008, pharmacists technicians employed by the State of Illinois made 25% more in wages than their private sector counterparts.

$100,000 for Tour Guides

In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.

Archivists on the State Payroll

There were 18 archivists on the state payroll in 2008, and they received average annual wages of $58,833.

Elevator Operators on the State Payroll

In 2008, there were two elevator operators on the state payroll receiving approximately $40K per year in wages.

$65 Million in Wages at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

In 2008, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency paid 1096 employees over $64 million in wages.

Workers’ Compensation Commission: Maine vs. Illinois

Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission employees 36 individuals who each made over $100,000 in 2008.

Budget Analysts on the State Payroll

Find out the average annual wages of a budget analyst on the state payroll here.

Weakening FOIA

HB5154 would threaten transparency in Illinois government by prohibiting the release of any public employee's performance evaluation.

Switchboard Operators on the State Payroll

In 2008, switchboard operators on the state payroll made 29% more in wages on average than their counterparts in the rest of Illinois.

$1 Million in Wages for Workers’ Compensation Commissioners

In 2008, the State of Illinois paid over one million dollars, in wages, to nine workers' compensation commissioners.