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Over Half a Million Dollars on Subscriptions

The state spent $532,451.28 on various subscriptions in 2008 and 2009.

$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats

The Department of Transportation spent over $380K on repair and maintenance of aircraft and boats in 2009.

Time for Medicaid Transparency

It's time to use technology to ensure that Medicaid claims data can be used by the state and the public to drive cost savings and better health outcomes.

2010 Illinois Piglet Book

Weve joined with Citizens Against Government Waste to put together the book that Springfield doesnt want you to read, highlighting over $350 million in wasteful spending.

Almost $4,000 to e.Republic Incorporated

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services spent almost $4,000 to attend conferences and events put on by e.Republic Incorporated

Todd Stroger’s Transparency

In the interest of transparency...

$5K on Writing Pads

The Department of Employment Security spent $5K on writing pads in 2008 and 2009.

The Department of Aging Spent Over $400,000 on Rentals

In 2009, the Department of Aging spent $433,000 to rent equipment.

Taxpayers

by Kate Piercy

This Week’s Five Most Popular Articles

Here’s a look at what others were reading this week: Mission Possible: Fully Funding Illinois

Mr. President: Stop Talking Start Listening

Obama shows a disconnect with the American people.

10 Fascinating Things About Illinois

Did you know all of these. Really? ALL of them?

Forage, Farm and Garden Supplies

The Department of Transportation spent over $450,000 in 2009 on ""forage and farm and garden supplies.""

DJ Jazzy von Hayek

...and the Fresh 1st Baron Keynes. Check out the video.

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