Jack Franks Hypocrisy re Double-Dipping: Bad for Thee, OK for Me

It can be dangerous to put something on the internet. Why? Because it never disappears. Consider the email that then-State Representative Jack Franks sent to constituents on December 24, 2013. Here is how it begins: Fighting Against Sweetheart Deals ‘Double-dipping’ … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 13

This is the twelfth and last group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 630 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 12

This is the eleventh group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. We’re probably down to mainly part-timers, interns and first-year hires. You will also see “stipends” for McHenry … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 11

This is the eleventh group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 633 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary employees. The … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 10

This is the tenth group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 633 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary employees. The … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 9

This is the ninth group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 633 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary employees. The … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 7

This is the seventh group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 633 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary employees. The … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 6

This is the sixth group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. There are 633 in all, when one considers all the part-timers, contractual employees and temporary employees. The … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 5

This is the fifth group of fifty Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. The total state payroll for McHenry County was $38.6 million. LAWRENCE JULIE L PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT … Continue reading

Salaries of State Employees Living in McHenry County – 3

This is the third group of fifty of 350 Illinois state employees living in McHenry County. The names are listed in descending order by salary. COVENY MICHAEL R TECHNICAL ADVISOR ADV PROG SPEC DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE $90,834.13 ROSSBACH KAREN B … Continue reading

When Jim Edgar Should Have Followed Missouri’s Example on Pensions

The year the State of Illinois decided to improved the pension system of state employees, Missouri took action on its employee pension system, too. The pension was quite poor compared to other states. Governor Jim Edgar’s administration and the AFSMCE … Continue reading

Tryon Reports on Busy Legislative Week including Health Benefit Revision for Retired State Employees

An email from Mike Tryon: Friends, It is our busiest time of the year in Springfield, and I would like to provide you with an update of the key items that were discussed and/or voted on last week: State Retiree … Continue reading