Over $350,000,000 to Correctional Officers
Over $350,000,000 to Correctional Officers
In 2008, the Department of Corrections employed 6,598 correction officers at a cost of $383 million to taxpayers.
13 NW Cook Agencies Don’t Meet Transparency Standards, District 54 Gets “A”
13 NW Cook Agencies Don’t Meet Transparency Standards, District 54 Gets “A”
An audit of the Schaumburg Township area in Northwestern Cook County revealed only 4 of 17 local government agencies graded received a passing grade on basic online transparency guidelines.
Capitol Update: School Vouchers
Capitol Update: School Vouchers
Collin Hitt, Director of Education Policy, discusses the latest news on SB 2494 from the State Capitol. This bill would allow children in the lowest performing schools in Chicago to attend private school with the use of a school voucher.
Average Annual Wages of State Janitors
Average Annual Wages of State Janitors
The average annual wages for the 164 janitors on the state payroll in 2008 were $41,965.
The Jury on School Vouchers
The Jury on School Vouchers
This report, prepared by the Institute for Justice, says SB294 is constitutional under both the federal Establishment Clause and the Illinois Constitution.
Wages for State Toll Highway Authority Truck Drivers
Wages for State Toll Highway Authority Truck Drivers
The State Toll Highway Authority paid its 12 truck drivers average annual wages of $73K.
Over $8 Million for Illinois Capital Development Board
Over $8 Million for Illinois Capital Development Board
In 2008, Illinois Capital Development Board employed 132 people at a cost of over $8 million.
Reps. to Illinois AG Madigan: Challenge New Health Care Mandate
Reps. to Illinois AG Madigan: Challenge New Health Care Mandate
Members of Congress asked Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to join a court challenge to ObamaCare's health care purchasing mandate.
Why are Chicago’s Yellow Lights Shorter than Suburbs?
Why are Chicago’s Yellow Lights Shorter than Suburbs?
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.
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
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...
$1.7 Million in Wages for Barbers and Beauticians
$1.7 Million in Wages for Barbers and Beauticians
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.
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
Improving Government Operations and Saving Taxpayers: A Case Study
How one village is taking a business approach to local government. Read the report from Kate Piercy.
Over $100,000 for a “Short Hand Reporter”
Over $100,000 for a “Short Hand Reporter”
A short hand court reporter for the state of Illinois made over $120,000 in wages during 2008.
State Spends over $600K on Employee Tuition
State Spends over $600K on Employee Tuition
Various state agencies spent a total of more than $600,000 on employee tuition and fees in fiscal year 2009.