Illinois, Behind in Bills, Decides to Spend More
Despite Illinois’s record deficit and $6 billion in unpaid bills, Governor Quinn recently announced $50 million in new spending for the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative. The Initiative would focus on job training for adults and small businesses and also provide …
State Government Spends $300,000 on Polar Play Zone
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity authorized a $300,000 grant to the Shedd Aquarium Society for a Polar Play Zone Exhibit. According to the DCEO, the funds were used to assist in the development of the exhibit design …
Medicaid Taking Huge Bite Out of Illinois Budget
Like many states, Illinois faces severe budget problems resulting from the economic recession. Illinois’s budget problems are made worse by the massive cost of its Medicaid program. According to the National Association of State Budget Officers, Medicaid represents approximately 30% …
Over 20% of State Police Employees Receive $100k+ Salaries
In 2008, the Illinois Dept. of State Police paid 3,520 employees a total of $266,671,219 in wages, which is fourth highest among all departments. What is more interesting is that 730 employees made over $100,000, which is 20.7% of …
Locksmiths Take Home $54K Salaries
The State of Illinois hired 33 locksmiths in calendar year 2008 for $1,786,125 in combined total wages
$2.5M for State Clinical Psychologists
The State of Illinois hired 33 clinical psychologists in calendar year 2008 for $2,516,451 in combined total wages.
Electricians Cost State $7 Million
The State of Illinois hired 107 electricians in fiscal year 2008 for $7,370,091 in combined total wages.
State Nutritionists Make 6.3% More than Private Sector Counterparts
The Illinois Department of Human Services hired ten nutritionists in fiscal year 2008 for $543,117 in combined total wages. The average salary for a nutritionist was $54,311 while the highest paid nutritionist took home a $65,165 salary.
Registered Nurses Paid More Than $68K
The State of Illinois hired 910 registered nurses in fiscal year 2008 for $62,742,469 in combined total wages. The average salary was $68,947 while the highest paid registered nurse made $188,009. The Bureau of Labor Statistics website shows the mean salary for a registered nurse in Illinois was $65,130.
State Hires 22 Receptionists
The State of Illinois hired 22 receptionists in fiscal year 2008 for $657,353.22 in combined total wages.
