An audit of the Schaumburg Township area in Northwestern Cook County revealed only 4 of 17 local government agencies graded received a passing grade on basic online transparency guidelines.
The average annual wages for the 164 janitors on the state payroll in 2008 were $41,965.
The State Toll Highway Authority paid its 12 truck drivers average annual wages of $73K.
In 2008, Illinois Capital Development Board employed 132 people at a cost of over $8 million.
Most Chicago yellow lights last three seconds, the bare minimum recommended under federal safety guidelines. In the suburbs, yellows generally stay on for four to four-and-a-half seconds.
Problem During recent times of economic boom and rapid development, public agencies across the country faced increased demands—and revenues—for services. Today, however, as a result of the current economic climate, local governments across Illinois are experiencing significant declines in revenue sources including income taxes, sales taxes, building permit fees and interest income. With a growing...
Twenty-four barbers and three beauticians received a total of $1.76 million in wages in 2008 from various departments, including the Department of Corrections.
How one village is taking a business approach to local government. Read the report from Kate Piercy.
A short hand court reporter for the state of Illinois made over $120,000 in wages during 2008.
Various state agencies spent a total of more than $600,000 on employee tuition and fees in fiscal year 2009.
The 26 employees of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board made over $1.5 million in wages during fiscal year 2008.
SouthTownStar looks into school district spending amid growing talks of layoffs.
New transparency tool from the Department of Commerce.
In 2008 toll collectors statewide were paid over $26 million dollars in wages.