United States Department of Commerce

Over $6,000 on Shredders

02/03/2010
The Illinois Department of Commerce spent over $6,000 on shredders in 2008 and 2009.

Chicago Football Classic

01/31/2010
The Department of Commerce gave Chicago Football Classic Incorporated a grant for $50,000 in 2009.

$4.7 Million on Advertising

01/31/2010
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.

Chicago Forward 2026: A pro-growth plan to end city budget deficits

Chicago’s $1.15 billion projected budget gap is the latest in a decades-long string of structural deficits. Making Chicago’s high taxes worse is not the solution.

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students

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