$170K on Video Conferencing

02/01/2010

The State of Illinois spent over $170,000 on video conferencing in 2008 and 2009.

$5K on Writing Pads

01/29/2010

The Department of Employment Security spent $5K on writing pads in 2008 and 2009.

Forage, Farm and Garden Supplies

01/28/2010

The Department of Transportation spent over $450,000 in 2009 on ""forage and farm and garden supplies.""

Over $44 Million on Commodities

01/26/2010

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

01/25/2010

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

01/19/2010

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

01/14/2010

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

01/12/2010

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

01/04/2010

In 2008, the state spent more than $8,000 on calendars. How much will it spend in 2010?

Why Chicago Needs an Elected City Attorney

The “gift room” scandal, a botched police raid and a smokestack implosion underscore how the head of Chicago’s Law Department, also known as the corporation counsel, too often lacks independence from the mayor’s office. Chicago’s corporation counsel is appointed by the mayor and can be removed at the mayor’s discretion. Experience in other major cities...

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Amanda Griffin