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$1 Million on Delivery of Drugs
Using our transparency site, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, the Department of Public Health paid Procare Pharmacy in Chicago $1,048,144.44 for “Delivery Of Drugs.” The IDPH made two payments to Procare Pharmacy: one for
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$4.7 Million on Advertising
The State of Illinois spent more than $4.7 million on advertising in 2008 and 2009. This amount is in addition to the $6.6 million we previously reported the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity paid to
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Moving Expenses
In 2008 and 2009, the State of Illinois spent more than $60,000 on moving expenses. Some of the moving expenses are more specific than others. The Department of Transportation spent $9,478.45 in 2009 on employee moving expenses. Of…
$58K on Welcoming Centers
Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, the Department of Public Health spent $58,307 on “IL Welcoming Centers.” Illinois Welcoming Centers are part of former Governor Blagojevich’s “New American’s Initiative” and…
Almost $5K for Certificate of Need
In 2008, the Department of Public Health paid $4,930 to Ink Well Enterprises Inc of Brimfield, Illinois for “Certificate Of Need.” The Department of Public Health has a certificate of need (CON) program which “is designed…
$2.85 Million on Medical, Scientific and Laboratory Supplies
Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that the State of Illinois spent $1,910,822.81 on medical, scientific and laboratory supplies in 2008, and $944,027.42 on those expenses in 2009 by the time of our FOIA request. The
Almost $700K on Background Checks
Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that the Department of Public Health spent $454,950 in 2008 on background checks from VIP Security and Detective Services. The website for VIP Security and Detective Services…
Expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company
Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that the State of Illinois spent $3,602 on expenses to the Wolf Point Hotel Company in 2008 and $19,987 in 2009 (by the time of our FOIA request). In 2008, the
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$35K on Meeting Facilitators
Using our transparency website, IllinoisOpenGov.org, I found that in 2008, the Department of Public Health spent $35,024 on meeting facilitators. There are two vendors listed for the expenses. Laura McAlpine of Chicago, IL received…
