Members of Congress asked Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to join a court challenge to ObamaCare's health care purchasing mandate.
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.
Governors in Virginia and New Jersey tackle deficits without tax increases.
SouthTownStar looks into school district spending amid growing talks of layoffs.
New transparency tool from the Department of Commerce.
A Democratic health care memo is floating through the halls of Congress telling members to avoid talking about the bill's cost.
In 2008 toll collectors statewide were paid over $26 million dollars in wages.
A detailed explanation of some of the education spending choices made in Budget Solutions 2011.