Race to the Top
Race to the Top
Illinois has officially submitted its application to the federal grant program.
Mission Possible: Fully Funding Illinois
Mission Possible: Fully Funding Illinois
The Pension Funding and Fairness Act will help the government honor its commitments while also honoring its responsibility to the taxpayers
Crain’s Chicago Business: Think Tank Offers Plan to Fill State Pension Gap Without Tax Hikes
Crain’s Chicago Business: Think Tank Offers Plan to Fill State Pension Gap Without Tax Hikes
The proposal by the Illinois Policy Institute features long-term legal limits on state spending, a three-year budget freeze, billions of dollars in borrowing and substantial cuts in pension benefits for state workers
Kankakee Considers a Charter School
Kankakee Considers a Charter School
The local school board will hear the proposal tonight.
$1.6 Billion on Highway Construction and Improvements
$1.6 Billion on Highway Construction and Improvements
by Amanda Griffin-Johnson Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that by the time of our FOIA request in 2009, the Department of Transportation spent $1,656,543,925.65 on
How To Kill Carp
How To Kill Carp
Michigan can't sue Illinois over the Asian Carp. They don't have to.
$1,000 on Table Tents
$1,000 on Table Tents
The Department of Commerce spent $1,068 on table tents in 2008.
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Releases Groundbreaking Solution to State
PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Policy Institute Releases Groundbreaking Solution to State
Proposal addresses $83 billion unfunded liability while respecting taxpayers.
Five Things Every City Government Should Have Online
Five Things Every City Government Should Have Online
Here are five common items that every city in Illinois could put on its web site.
Transparency Still Translucent
Transparency Still Translucent
We have made significant progress in opening up
Downstate Schools Are Perfect, Right?
Downstate Schools Are Perfect, Right?
That's why charter schools are located almost entirely in Chicago.
Half a Million for Phone Interviews
Half a Million for Phone Interviews
The Department of Public Health spent $551,895.96 on telephone interviews for the CDC. Find out more here.
Almost $5,000 on Business Cards
Almost $5,000 on Business Cards
The state spent $4,765 on Business cards in 2008 and 2009.
Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?
Institute on First Business: Should We Hike Unemployment Insurance Taxes?
The Institute's Director of Outreach, Brian Costin, appeared January 12 on on the nationally syndicated show First Business responding to the recent unemployment insurance tax hike and extended benefits in Illinois.