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.

For fiscal year 2009, the Governor's Office spent $176,200 to be a member of the National Governors Association.

State budget transparency on the way?

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...

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