$170K on Video Conferencing
The State of Illinois spent over $170,000 on video conferencing in 2008 and 2009.
4 ways to break out of Illinois’ pension trap
Causes, costs, how to set the state free
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$5K on Writing Pads
The Department of Employment Security spent $5K on writing pads in 2008 and 2009.
Forage, Farm and Garden Supplies
The Department of Transportation spent over $450,000 in 2009 on ""forage and farm and garden supplies.""
Over $44 Million on Commodities
The State of Illinois spent over $44 million on commodities in 2009. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.
$37,500 to a Department Store
Which department store received $37,500 from the Department of Commerce and Economic Development in 2009? What was the money for? Find out here.
$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
Over $120K in Telecom Expenses
The Governor's Office spent $123,180 in telecom expenses last year. Where can you see the charges online? Find out here.
Costs of Maintaining the Governor’s Mansion
Find out how much the State of Illinois spent on gas, electricity and other expenses for the Governor's mansion.
State Spends More than $8,000 on Calendars
In 2008, the state spent more than $8,000 on calendars. How much will it spend in 2010?
