Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

$750K to Peabody Investments Corp

$750K to Peabody Investments Corp

In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity gave Peabody Investments Corp a $750,000 Coal Competitiveness Program grant.

How ‘Bout Them Cuts?

How ‘Bout Them Cuts?

The Illinois House of Representatives fails to pass significant spending reforms.

$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center

$108K Grant to the Southern Recycling Center

In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity disbursed $108,000 of a $120,000 grant to the Southern Recycling Center.

Private Sector Salaries Shrinking

Private Sector Salaries Shrinking

by Kate Piercy According to a USA TODAY analysis of government data, “paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year.” On the other hand, government-provided benefits, including Social Security and unemployment insurance, for example, rose to record high levels during the first three...

Budget Battle Update: Borrow!

Budget Battle Update: Borrow!

The Illinois House of Representatives is considering plans to borrow our way out of the state's budget mess.

Who Audits the Auditor?

Who Audits the Auditor?

Say hello to the Office of the Auditor General Inspector General.