Various state agencies spent over half a million dollars on registration fees and conference expenses in 2008 and 2009. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Transportation were among the agencies that spent the most.

The Department of Employment Security spent over $50K printing the IDES Unemployment Insurance Benefits Handbook in 2009.

The Governor spent over $100K on rent and other expenses for his DC office.

More than $4.7 million was spent on advertising in 2008 and 2009, in addition to the more than $6 million spent on professional advertising and media services.

The Department of Transportation spent over $380K on repair and maintenance of aircraft and boats in 2009.

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.

The State of Illinois spent $30K per year in 2008 and 2009 for membership and association dues to the Delta Regional Authority.

The Department of Transportation paid over $69 million for land, rights of way and easements in 2009.