Illinois State Senators

2009 Total Expended: $82,645.57

2009 Available Balance: $417.43

2010 Total Expended: $79,693.59

2010 Available Balance: $3,369.41

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $19,699.68
2010 Total Salary Paid: $84,416.76
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96
2009 Salary: $86,450.88
2005 Mileage Funds Received: $2,632.00
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $2,848.00

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,804.00

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $3,564.00
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $4,882.00
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,260.00
2005 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,024.00
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,670.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $12,403.00

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,805.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,844.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,797.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

1999 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients
Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 LPU Abuse:
1,000 Brochures and 102,200 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
(including a 51,100 re-print)
Taxpayer Production Cost: $2,501.77 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: $1,685.36 for Drop-Shipping and Freight
Taxpayer Servicing Charges: $3,898.52 in Computer and Lettershop Services
Shipping and Handling Vendor: Modern Mailing and Printing

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 9% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

2010/2011 District Office Lease: $1,000.00/month = $12,000.00/year
Office shared with Rep. Acevedo…

Quid Pro Quo Alert: Owner of district office, Cesar Velarde, operating Cave Enterprises, Inc. and Cave Enterprises Cicero, Inc.; has donated $4,900.00 to Muñoz's campaign(s)...

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

3211 S. Hamilton Ave.; Chicago, Illinois 60608

Property Index Number (PIN): 17-31-108-046-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $258,750.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $3,109.39

Sen. William "Willie" Delgado (D)

Chicago

2nd State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $82,562.91

2009 Available Balance: $500.09

2010 Total Expended: $79,126.79

2010 Available Balance: $3,936.21

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $9,852.12
2010 Total Salary Paid: $74,569.20
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $75,073.96

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $3,389.12

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,631.36

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $4,515.84
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $5,467.84
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,404.80
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,910.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $9,403.00

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,192.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,712.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,380.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2007 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 LPU Abuse: 10,500 [Campaign] Fliers
Taxpayer Production Cost: $670.80 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 9% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Residential:

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

Article: Last year, 23 states proposed tax plans similar to the one presented by state Sen. William Delgado, D-Chicago, but opponents flushed them down the drain...

4325 West Shakespeare Avenue; Chicago, Illinois 60639

Property Index Number (PIN): 13-34-218-014-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $271,460.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $4,233.01

Public Office:

4150 W. Armitage; Chicago, Illinois 60639
2010/2011 District Office Lease: $1,450.00/month = $17,400.00/Year Taxpayer Cost

Paperwork Error: Owner of district office [building], Andres Valladares, did not sign the district lease with the Illinois General Assembly...
Quid Pro Quo Alert: This district address once headquartered the campaign of Citizens for del Valle, who donated $17,470.44 to Delgado, including "in-kind" contributions, in 2002...

Sen. Mattie Hunter (D)

Chicago

3rd State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $83,061.80

2009 Available Balance: $1.20

Article: Hunter Sponsors Bill Creating Commission to End the Disparities Facing the African-American Community, Signed by Gov. Quinn...

2010 Total Expended: $79,611.37

2010 Available Balance: $3,451.63

Provided by the Illinois Senate District Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $9,852.12
2010 Total Salary Paid: $74,569.20
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2005 Mileage Funds Received: $1,613.85
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $1,401.75

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $2,936.85

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $2,494.95
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $5,003.25
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $2,982.00
2005 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,820.00
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,430.00
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $12,153.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,450.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,844.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,241.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2003 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 District Office Lease: $1,500.00/month = $18,000.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse:
2,500 Brochures and 500 Postcards
Taxpayer Production Cost: $1,169.35 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 9% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Residency Issue:

Although Senator Hunter lives at 5604 South Prairie Avenue, she is currently receiving a homeowners' exemption for the property she owns at 5606 South Prairie Ave, in violation of Illinois state law, 35 ILCS 200/15-175, which requires that she reside at the address in which the tax exemption is claimed.
Either Mattie Hunter does not legitimately hold her Senate seat, or she's receiving a tax exemption that she is not entitled to...

Qualifying District Address
[as claimed with her candidacy filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections]:

5604 South Prairie Avenue;

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Apartment Building:

5606 South Prairie Avenue;

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Property Index Number (PIN): 20-15-110-016-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $375,960.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $5,584.88

Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2008 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint
Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Larry Rogers, Jr.

Vacant Lot:

5600 South Prairie Avenue;

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Property Index Number (PIN): 20-15-110-015-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: N/A

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $2,143.22, Overdue
Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2008 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint
Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Larry Rogers, Jr.

Springfield Residence:

3012 Taylor Avenue 6-60; Springfield, Illinois 62703
[Sangamon County] Property Index Number (PIN): 22-11.0-431-060

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $38,553.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $514.72

Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (D)

Westchester

4th State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $83,061.80

2009 Available Balance: $1.20

2010 Total Expended: $79,611.37

2010 Available Balance: $3,451.63

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $19,699.68
2010 Total Salary Paid: $84,416.76
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $86,450.88
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $1,537.92

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $2,182.68

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $1,037.64
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $1,699.50
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $947.60
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,070.00
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $10,899.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,418.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,712.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $7,075.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

1983 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 District Office Lease: $950.00/month = $11,400.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse:
13,500 Brochures and 1,000 Postcards
Taxpayer Production Cost: $2,975.97 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

2110 South 6^th Avenue; Maywood, Illinois 60153

Property Index Number (PIN): 15-14-326-031-0000

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $308,410.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $11,127.60

Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2009 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint

Board of Review (BOR) Analyst: Joey Berrios

Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Joseph Berrios

Result: Assessment Reduction
Purchase Price: $329,000.00 [in 2006]

Sen. Rickey R. "Hollywood" Hendon (D)

Chicago

5th State Senate District

(Hendon's Last Day in Office: February 24, 2011)

(Succeeded by Annazette R. Collins)

2009 Total Expended: $80,832.70

2009 Available Balance: $2,230.30

2010 Total Expended: $81,828.11

2010 Available Balance: $1,234.89

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $19,699.68
2010 Total Salary Paid: $84,416.76
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $86,865.48

2009 Salary: $86,450.88
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $2,696.70

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,862.04

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $3,516.82
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $4,250.08
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,494.60
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,190.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $10,778.00

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,289.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $7,656.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,241.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

1996 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 - 2011 District Office Lease: $2,850.00/month = $34,200.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse: 1,000 Postcards
Taxpayer Production Cost: $147.28 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 0% ( / 100%)

3033 West Walnut Street;

Chicago, Illinois 60612

Article: Rickey Hendon Connected to Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas...

Article: Hendon went on to call Illinois Senator Bill Brady an "idiotic, racist, sexist, homophobic person."

Article: Says Hendon on the election of Chicago's Mayoral election, "Tuesday was a Black political disaster! I can't take it anymore..."

Calling it Quits: Hendon resignation letter...

Article: Stalwarts such as [102nd State Rep.], R-Greenville, and state Sen. Rickey Hendon, D-Chicago, resigned before their tenure ended…

Sen. John J. Cullerton (D)

(Chicago - Senate President)

6th State Senate District

Co-owns Tavern on Rush with Former Illinois State Senator James DeLeo, who was indicted and convicted for taking bribes (see Operation Greylord)...

2009 Total Expended: $83,063.00

2009 Available Balance: $0.00

2010 Total Expended: $80,470.74

2010 Available Balance: $2,592.26

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $26,213.76
2010 Total Salary Paid: $90,930.84
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $93,121.92
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $2,492.00

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $4,834.00

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $2,448.00
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $1,032.00
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $110.00
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,550.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $9,778.00

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,934.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,976.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $7,075.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

1999 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 - 2011 District Office Lease: $675.00/month = $8,100.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse:
62,500 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
Taxpayer Production Cost: $2,794.52 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: $722.44 in Drop-Shipping and Freight
Taxpayer Servicing Costs: $2,358.29 in Computer and Lettershop Services
Shipping Vendor: Modern Mailing and Printing

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Article: Illinois does not currently tax pensions or retirement funds such as 401(k) plans, but Cullerton suggested that the idea be in the mix as part of an effort to change the state's outdated tax system...

Article: "Illinois Senate President John Cullerton called me recently. He took issue with our labeling the January lame-duck tax hike the largest in state history. We had a cordial chat and a few days later I sent him the information you can see below..."

Article: Cullerton hopes to pass his cigarette tax out of the Illinois Senate this week...

Video: Cullerton on budget cuts...

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

Article: Back-seat passengers would be required to wear seat belts under a measure the Illinois Senate sent to the governor Friday...

Article: CME Group Inc. Executive Chairman Terry Duffy told investors Wednesday he is exploring alternatives to Illinois for the company's headquarters as a result of the state corporate tax increase earlier this year...

Article: State Senate president meets with CME, open to cutting corporate tax rate...

Article: Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has just caved, agreeing to pass a "clean" capital-expenditure bill with no add-ons for social programs...

Article: "We need to take a holistic approach to business taxes with an eye toward growth and fairness rather than continued piecemeal policies that often pit one business against another."

Article: Among the biggest recipients of gaming cash over the past 18 months months were, reportedly, Senate President John Cullerton ($122,200), House Republican Leader Tom Cross ($75,034) and House Speaker Michael Madigan ($54,400)...

Article: According to both Sears and Senate President John Cullerton, the hour-long session took place at Sears' Hoffman Estates headquarters and involved company CEO Lou D'Ambrosio and other execs...

2814 West Sunnyside Avenue;

Chicago, Illinois 60625

Property Index Number (PIN): 13-13-124-013-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $910,090.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $13,266.03

Suggested Topic: Why does the Illinois Senate President own a business establishment with James DeLeo, convicted on corruption charges in Operation Greylord...?

Sen. Heather A. Steans (D)

7th State Senate District

(Succeeded Sen. Carol Ronen)

2009 Total Expended: $82,461.58

2009 Available Balance: $601.42

2010 Total Expended: $81,596.39

2010 Available Balance: $1,466.61

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations District Accounting System

2008 Salary: $61,148.40
2009 Salary: $66,276.54

2010 Salary: $64,717.08

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $3,751.75

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,676.00
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $5,248.15
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,448.00

2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,504.50

2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,672.00

Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2010 - 2011 District Lease: $755.00/month = $9,060.00/year
Provided by the Illinois Senate President's Office

2008 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients
Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 LPU Abuse: 60,500 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
Taxpayer Production Cost: $3,868.24 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: $844.15 for Drop-Shipping and Freight
Taxpayer Servicing Charges: $2,203.69 in Computer and Lettershop Services
Shipping and Handling Vendor: Modern Mailing and Printing

Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

5348 North Lakewood Avenue; Chicago, Illinois 60640

Property Index Number (PIN): 14-08-119-021-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $1,000,770.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $15,605.44

Video: Sen Heather Steans on the Senate FY12 Revenue Statements...

Sen. Ira I. Silverstein (D)

Chicago

8th State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $82,838.77

2009 Available Balance: $224.23

2010 Total Expended: $76,684.66

2010 Available Balance: $6,378.34

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $9,852.12
2010 Total Salary Paid: $74,569.20
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,583.28
2008 Mileage Funds Received: $2,692.31
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $4,097.94
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,164.70
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,766.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $3,870.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $7,392.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,421.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

1979 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 - 2011 District Office Lease: $1,850.00/month = $22,200.00/year
Provided by the Senate President's Office

2010 LPU Abuse: 1,000 Brochures and 53,200 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
Taxpayer Production Cost: $1,549.97 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: $1,224.30 for Drop-Shipping and Freight
Taxpayer Servicing Charges: $4,111.22 in Computer and Lettershop Servicing
Shipping and Handling Vendor: Modern Mailing and Printing

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 18% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

The Blog: How Two Illinois Senators Received Significant Reductions in their Property Taxes...

2916 West Jarvis Avenue; Chicago, Illinois 60645

Property Index Number (PIN): 10-25-314-033-0000

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $556,150.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $7,746.89

Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2008 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint

Board of Review (BOR) Analyst: Carmen Berrios

Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Joseph Berrios

Result: Assessment Reduction

Original Assessed Value: 36,020

Final Assessed Value: 33,028

Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg (D)

Evanston

9th State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $82,430.60

2009 Available Balance: $632.40

2010 Total Expended: $77,732.89

2010 Available Balance: $5,330.11

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $19,699.68
2010 Total Salary Paid: $84,416.76
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $86,450.88
2005 Mileage Funds Received: $1,343.00
2006 Mileage Funds Received: TBD
2007 Mileage Funds Received: $3,123.60

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $591.60

2009 Mileage Funds Received: $0.00

2010 Mileage Funds Received: $840.00

2005 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,820.00
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: TBD
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $10,649.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,934.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,712.00

2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,380.00

Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2007 - 2010 District Office Lease: $1,575.00/month = $18,900.00/year

Owner of dwelling is the New Trier Board of Education President, High School District #203

2010 LPU Abuse: 56,400 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
Taxpayer Production Cost: $2,029.91 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: $777.27 for Drop-Shipping and Freight
Taxpayer Servicing Charges: $2,163.92 in Computer and Lettershop Services
Shipping and Handling Vendor: Modern Mailing and Printing

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 9% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 18% ( / 100%)

Article: But state Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg, D-Evanston, who called Quinn’s plan “hyper-aggressive,” asked if the Board of Education could handle such a drastic reduction in 12 months...

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

The Blog: How Two Illinois Senators Received Significant Reductions in their Property Taxes...

2744 Lincolnwood Drive; Evanston, Illinois 60201

Property Index Number (PIN): 05-33-413-028-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $609,080.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $12,623.96

Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2008 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint

Board of Review (BOR) Analyst: David Flores

Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Joseph Berrios

Result: Assessment Reduction

Original Assessed Value: 85,503

Final Assessed Value: 69,773

Sen. James A. DeLeo (D)

10th State Senate District

(Served 1992 - 2010)

Co-owns Tavern on Rush with Illinois Senate President John Cullerton...

2009 Total Expended: $80,569.83

2009 Available Balance: $2,493.17

2010 Total Expended: $82,303.26

2010 Available Balance: $759.74

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $37,751.63
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $11,491.48
2010 Total Salary Paid: $49,243.11
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $86,865.48

2009 Salary: $86,450.88
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $979.00

2007 Mileage Funds Received: $1,455.00

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $941.00
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $894.00
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $400.00
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,670.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $10,778.00

2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,805.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $7,524.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $4,712.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller
* 2010 itemized disbursements: click here...

2000 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients
Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2003/2004 District Office Lease: $625.00/month = $7,500.00/year
7/1/2003 – 6/30/2004

2004/2005 District Office Lease: $625.00/month = $7,500.00/year
7/1/2004 – 6/30/2005

2005 District Office Lease: $625.00/month = $3,125.00/year
2/1/2005 – 6/30/2005

2005/2006 District Office Lease: $625.00/month = $7,500.00/year
7/1/2005 – 6/30/2006

2006 District Office Lease: $950.00/month = $5,700.00/year
7/1/2006 – 12/31/2006

2007/2008 District Office Lease: $950.00/month = $11,400.00/year
7/1/2007 – 6/30/2008

2007/2008 District Office Lease: $950.00/month = $8,550.00/year
10/1/2007 – 6/30/2008

2008/2009 District Office Lease: $950.00/month = $11,400.00/year
7/1/2008 – 6/30/2009

8300 West Grace Street;

Chicago, Illinois 60634

Property Index Number (PIN): 12-23-209-046-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $601,070.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $8,447.38

Article (Archived): State Sen. DeLeo shown sponsoring widow of mob associate...

Wikipedia: DeLeo was indicted by a federal grand jury in the "Operation Greylord" investigation of corruption in Cook County for taking bribes. DeLeo negotiated a guilty plea on a misdemeanor tax offense, and was placed on probation...

Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)

Sen. John G. Mulroe (D)

Chicago

10th State Senate District

(Succeeded Sen. James A. DeLeo)

2010 Salary: $26,965.45
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2010 District Office Lease: $500.00/month = $6,000.00/year, plus heat/electric paid to Lessor (contract requires the disbursement of an additional 33% for “unit costs")

Co-owner of dwelling is a Circuit Court Judge…

Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

6647 N. Onarga Ave.; Chicago, Illinois 60631

Property Index Number (PIN): 09-36-412-015-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $466,440.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $4,171.61

Board of Review (BOR) Appeal: 2009 Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint

Board of Review (BOR) Commissioner: Brendan Houlihan

Result: Assessment Reduction

Sen. Steven M. Landek (D)

11th State Senate District

(Succeeded Former Illinois State Senator Louis Viverito)

Also Village Mayor of Bridgeview, Lyons Township Supervisor, and Lyons Township Democratic Committeeman...

Multiple Public Reimbursements:
Payment #1: Bridgeview Payments through 3/4/2011...
Payment #2: Lyons Township Payments through 2/18/2011...
Payment #3: Senate Per Diem and Mileage Reimbursement beginning 2/6/2011...

For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 13% ( / 100%)

Sen. Louis "Lou" S. Viverito (D)

Burbank

11th State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $72,781.15

2009 Available Balance: $10,281.85

2010 Total Expended: $79,872.65

2010 Available Balance: $3,190.35

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $9,852.12
2010 Total Salary Paid: $74,569.20
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $86,865.48

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2007 Mileage Funds Received: $472.88

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $196.95

2009 Mileage Funds Received: $871.65

2010 Mileage Funds Received: $390.00

2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $9,778.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $4,902.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,448.00

2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,546.00

Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2000 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 - 2011 District Office Lease: $1,000.00/month = $12,000.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse: 2,000 [Campaign] "Newsletters"
Taxpayer Production Cost: $213.59 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 0% ( / 100%)

8414 South Mayfield Avenue; Burbank, Illinois 60459

Property Index Number (PIN): 19-32-418-028-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $381,990.00

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $7,146.37

Sen. Martin A. Sandoval (D)

Cicero

12th State Senate District

Also, Town of Cicero Latino Media Liaison: $50,000.00/year

2009 Total Expended: $83,063.00

2009 Available Balance: $0.00

2010 Total Expended: $82,786.00

2010 Available Balance: $277.00

Provided by the Illinois Senate Operations Accounting System

2010 Base Salary: $64,717.08
2010 “Bonus” Pay: $9,852.12
2010 Total Salary Paid: $74,569.20
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,686.80
2008 Mileage Funds Received: $3,198.30
2009 Mileage Funds Received: $5,126.10
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $3,423.00
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $11,278.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $3,741.00
2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,712.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,936.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2003 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

2010 - 2011 District Office Lease: $1,000.00/month = $12,000.00/year

2010 LPU Abuse: 8,000 Brochures
Taxpayer Production Cost: $1,277.96 for Labor, Materials and Paper
Taxpayer Postage/Mailing Cost: TBD

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)

Office:

Carol Marin: "Call me old-fashioned, but if a state lawmaker has a paid job from one of the towns he represents, and that job is to massage the media, which reports on politicians including him, and then he considers taking a $30,000-a-year job with the Cicero Chamber of Commerce, working for local businesses that historically have had problems with town officials, isn’t that a cluster of conflicts?"

Commentary: Did the Illinois Dream Act (SB 2185 - 97th G.A.) create sanctuary for those volunteers that will run the Illinois DREAM Act commission fund from being prosecuted under federal law...?

Article: Sandoval and state Rep. Cynthia Soto (D-Chicago), who heads the House Mass Transit Committee, will hold hearings this summer “on the efficiency of Metra,” he said...

Article: FBI Asked to Probe Cicero Senator's College Scholarship Requests...

5807 West 35^th Street; Cicero, Illinois 60804

Residential:

Property Index Number (PIN): 19-14-213-064-0000

Board of Review: Certified 2009

Assessor Estimated 2010 Market Value: $260,020.00

2008 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $3,826.72

2009 Property Taxes [Paid in 2010]: $3,154.22

Sen. Kwame Y. Raoul (D)

Chicago

13th State Senate District

2009 Total Expended: $82,971.46

2009 Available Balance: $91.54

2010 Total Expended: $77,312.07

2010 Available Balance: $5,750.93

2008 Salary: $76,731.96

2009 Salary: $76,366.08
2006 Mileage Funds Received: $2,890.72
2007 Mileage Funds Received: $5,497.26

2008 Mileage Funds Received: $2,136.58

2009 Mileage Funds Received: $1,242.37
2010 Mileage Funds Received: $527.80
2006 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $5,670.00
2007 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $12,153.00
2008 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,063.00

2009 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $8,976.00
2010 Per Diem/Lodging Funds Received: $6,519.00
Provided by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller

2005 – 2010 Senator Selected: Scholarship Recipients

Provided by the Illinois State Board of Education

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI) Tax Survey Score [95th G.A.]: 8% ( / 100%)
Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Tax Survey Score [96th G.A.]: 0% ( / 100%)
For the Good of Illinois Record Scorecard [96th and 97th G.A.'s]: 9% ( / 100%)