Almost half the interns with the State of Illinois made over $10,000 in 2008.

by Mark Cavers In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 38 individuals to help with the production and placement of signs across the Illinois highway system.  These employees, ranging from sign makers, to hangers to supervisors, were paid a combined total of $1,822,653.47 in wages.  The highest paid employee, a supervisor in a sign shop,...

In 2008, social workers in all of Illinois made 17% less, on average, than social workers employed by the State of Illinois.

The Sunshine Commission Act unanimously passed out of the Senate yesterday and is now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Quinn. The Commission

51K per hour total to 1,000 state employees

If signed by Gov. Quinn, the Sunshine Commission would be a step in the right direction for Illinois, helping to get rid of wasteful spending and programs and assisting in establishing responsible spending and accountable government in Illinois.

In 2008, the state spent nearly $115,000 to provide tour guides at the State Capitol.

There were 18 archivists on the state payroll in 2008, and they received average annual wages of $58,833.