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.
$100,000 for Tour Guides
$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
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
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
$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
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
Budget Analysts on the State Payroll
Find out the average annual wages of a budget analyst on the state payroll here.
Weakening FOIA
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
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
$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.
Over Half a Million Dollars for the Police Merit Board
Over Half a Million Dollars for the Police Merit Board
In 2008, the State of Illinois paid over half a million in dollars to individuals responsible for hiring and promoting state police officers.
Chicago Public School Pay Raises or Not?
Chicago Public School Pay Raises or Not?
The maze of Chicago Public Schools spending and the difficulties in figuring out exactly where all the tax dollars are going and why.