Is This Really Asking Too Much?
Is This Really Asking Too Much?
An opportunity to increase transparency and bring about more timely disclosure of public information.
$1 Million on Household, Laundry and Cleaning Supplies
$1 Million on Household, Laundry and Cleaning Supplies
The Department of Veteran Affairs and the Department of Transportation were among the departments that spent the most on household, laundry, and cleaning supplies.
$150K on Envelopes
$150K on Envelopes
The Department of Employment Security spent over $150K on envelopes in 2008 and 2009.
In Fiscal Year 2009, the State of Illinois Paid Companies in Other States Over $800,000.00
In Fiscal Year 2009, the State of Illinois Paid Companies in Other States Over $800,000.00
Illinois spent at least $813,653,009.72 on purchases from other states.
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
Mercatus Report on Freedom in the 50 States
How free are we in Illinois?
Too Dumb to Thrive
Too Dumb to Thrive
Do you think government spending is out of control and harmful? Then Time magazine's Joe Klein thinks you are a dodo.
Bad Roads, Bad Economies and Winners
Bad Roads, Bad Economies and Winners
More lessons from Haiti for the American economy.
IL Senate “Joint Caucus” Closed Budget Meeting
IL Senate “Joint Caucus” Closed Budget Meeting
Setting bad precedent?
Over $15 Million on Gasoline
Over $15 Million on Gasoline
The state of Illinois spent over $15 million on gas, oil, and antifreeze in 2008 and 2009.
Moving Expenses
Moving Expenses
The State of Illinois spent over $60K on moving expenses in 2008 and 2009. Find out more here.
See What They’re Saying About Ready for the Snow?
See What They’re Saying About Ready for the Snow?
The Institute's timely report is garnering media attention for the 'A' grade given to the city of Chicago for its snow removal efforts.
Real Community Organizers
Real Community Organizers
What does a community organizer do?
Millions Wasted Preparing for 2010 Census
Millions Wasted Preparing for 2010 Census
The AP released information from a forthcoming audit of the Census Bureau detailing wasteful spending during the preparations for the 2010 census.
$58K on Welcoming Centers
$58K on Welcoming Centers
The Department of Public Health spent on Welcoming Centers in 2008, which are part of a program from the Department of Human Services to help new immigrants.