Gov. Quinn’s Budget Transparency?
Gov. Quinn’s Budget Transparency?
State budget transparency on the way?
Institute’s Transparency Project Sparks Overnight Improvements for School District 54
Institute’s Transparency Project Sparks Overnight Improvements for School District 54
Suburban School District 54 greatly improved their Local Government Transparency Project score by close to 40 points since being contacted by the Illinois Policy Institute.
2010 Illinois Piglet Book
2010 Illinois Piglet Book
We’ve joined with Citizens Against Government Waste to put together the book that Springfield doesn’t want you to read, profiling over $350 million in wasteful spending. Highlights include: $6,500 for a tub of live bass. The state paid for fishing seminars and demonstrations using a 4,000 gallon, 40-foot long tank filled with live fish. $353,165 for car...
2010 Illinois Piglet Book
2010 Illinois Piglet Book
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Time for Medicaid Transparency
Time for Medicaid Transparency
It's time to use technology to ensure that Medicaid claims data can be used by the state and the public to drive cost savings and better health outcomes.
$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats
$380K on Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft and Boats
The Department of Transportation spent over $380K on repair and maintenance of aircraft and boats in 2009.
Institute on Fox Chicago: $10,000 to Batman?
Institute on Fox Chicago: $10,000 to Batman?
John Tillman appears on Good Morning Chicago on FOX to unveil the 2010 Illinois Piglet Book, which details some of the wasteful spending going on in Illinois
Chicago Tribune: Plenty of Pork in Illinois Budget, Agency Says
Chicago Tribune: Plenty of Pork in Illinois Budget, Agency Says
The Chicago Tribune highlights some of the examples of wasteful spending from our 2010 Piglet Book.
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tanks Release Report Detailing Illinois
PRESS RELEASE: Think Tanks Release Report Detailing Illinois
The 2010 Illinois piglet book finds possible $350 million in savings.
Over $300K on Operating Taxes, Licenses and Fees
Over $300K on Operating Taxes, Licenses and Fees
The State of Illinois spent over $300K on operating taxes, licenses and fees in 2008 and 2009.
Almost $4,000 to e.Republic Incorporated
Almost $4,000 to e.Republic Incorporated
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services spent almost $4,000 to attend conferences and events put on by e.Republic Incorporated
Last Week’s Most Popular Pieces
Last Week’s Most Popular Pieces
Here is a look at what you were reading last week: Ten-Point Transparency Checklist The Institute provides government administrators and citizens with a framework to quantitatively track government transparency. Mission Possible: Fully Funding Illinois
Almost $700K on Background Checks
Almost $700K on Background Checks
The Department of Public Health spent $694,950 on background checks in 2008.
Senator Meeks Says It Is Time For School Choice
Senator Meeks Says It Is Time For School Choice
At the 'In Our Hands' summit on vouchers and education Reverend and Senator James Meeks spoke about his voucher bill.