Good Government Archives - Page 58 of 148

The Governor’s Horticulturist

In 2008, the Governor's Office employed a horticulturist who cost taxpayers $61,000.

$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

In 2008, the Governor's office employed numerous staff members to keep the residence up and running.

$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

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?

Almost half the interns with the State of Illinois made over $10,000 in 2008.

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

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

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

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

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.