Over 2008 and 2009, the State of Illinois spent more than $2.85 million on medical, scientific, and laboratory supplies. Which departments spent the most? Find out here.

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.

Residents of Illinois demand clear and safe roads. State and local agencies must budget and prepare for the winter season, and then perform up to certain standards when the snow comes. Otherwise, we risk losing money, time and lives.

Released February 9th, the Illinois Policy Institute's Piglet Book is receiving widespread news coverage for the waste it uncovers.

The Chicago Tribune highlights some of the examples of wasteful spending from our 2010 Piglet Book.

The state spent $532,451.28 on various subscriptions in 2008 and 2009.