Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

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.

The Facts About School Vouchers

The Facts About School Vouchers

SB2494 has been endorsed by newspapers across the state. Learn the facts about SB2494 below Does your legislator support SB2494?  Find out more here. Senate Bill 2494 creates a pilot program to give parents in Chicago’s lowest-performing and most severely overcrowded schools educational options.  Each family enrolled in one of these schools will be offered a school...

By Collin Hitt

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.

April 27 Update from the Capitol

April 27 Update from the Capitol

Collin Hitt gives at update on the status of SB 2494, the bill that would give vouchers to students in struggling schools in Chicago.

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.

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